Md. Code Ann., Envir. § 9-1305
Power of Department to Adopt Rules and Regulations
Added by Acts 1982, c. 240, § 2. Amended by Acts 1982, c. 695; Acts 1983, c. 583, § 2; Acts 1987, c. 306, § 16; Acts 1988, c. 6, § 11; Acts 1988, c. 678.State of Maryland
- (a) The Department shall adopt rules and regulations for the construction of wells.
(b) The rules and regulations may recognize a variation:
- (1) In the primary use or construction of wells; and
- (2) Of the materials penetrated in different localities.
- (c) Before the Department adopts any rule or regulation that relates to the construction of wells, the Department shall submit the proposed rule or regulation to the Board for comment.
- (d) Notwithstanding any provisions to the contrary, a county board of health, delegated by the Department of the Environment to implement a well inspection program, may collect a fee for the issuance of well permits required under § 9-1306 of this subtitle. However, a county health department may not collect a fee for test or irrigation wells.
Added by Acts 1982, c. 240, § 2. Amended by Acts 1982, c. 695; Acts 1983, c. 583, § 2; Acts 1987, c. 306, § 16; Acts 1988, c. 6, § 11; Acts 1988, c. 678.