Section 9-216 - Permitted use of certain sewage disposal systems in coastal plain physiographic province.
§ 9-216. Permitted use of certain sewage disposal systems in coastal plain physiographic province.
(a) In general.- In the coastal plain physiographic province of this State, a person may use any of the conventional, on-site sewage disposal systems identified in subsection (b) of this section if:
(1) The system is recommended by the Department as being the most appropriate; and
(2) The Secretary does not determine that the installation of the specific proposed system would be prejudicial to public health, safety, and welfare.
(b) Systems identified.- Systems that may be used under subsection (a) of this section are:
(1) A septic tank or aerobic treatment system with:
(i) Standard trench or deep trench subsurface irrigation;
(ii) A seepage pit; or
(iii) A sand mound disposal system; and
(2) Any other on-site sewage disposal system that the Department in its regulations states is conventional.
(c) Regulations of Department.- The Department may adopt regulations to carry out this section.
[HE § 9-209.1; 1987, ch. 612, § 2.]