Section 9-221 - Order to alter, extend, or install water supply system, sewerage system, or refuse disposal system; powers of health officer.

§ 9-221. Order to alter, extend, or install water supply system, sewerage system, or refuse disposal system; powers of health officer.
 

(a)  Order by Department - In general.- If, after investigation, the Department determines that any water supply system, sewerage system, or refuse disposal system is a menace to health or comfort or is causing a nuisance, and that conditions cannot be improved sufficiently only by changing the method of operation, the Department may order the owner: 

(1) To alter or extend the water supply system, sewerage system, or refuse disposal system; or 

(2) To install a new water supply system, sewerage system, or refuse disposal system. 

(b)  Order by Department - Stating date to complete work.- An order under subsection (a) of this section shall state a reasonable date for completion of the work. 

(c)  Powers of health officer as to refuse disposal systems.- The Secretary may authorize a health officer: 

(1) To investigate refuse disposal systems; and 

(2) To enforce any regulation of the Department concerning refuse disposal systems. 
 

[HE § 9-208; 1987, ch. 612, § 2.]