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MD. Environment Code Ann. §  9-950 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 9 - Water, Ice, and Sanitary Facilities|Subtitle 9 - Water and Sewer Authorities|Part V - Projects of Authorities|Section 9-950 - Connection of Abutting Land to Sanitary Sewer

    (a)    In this section, “abutting lot” means a parcel of land:        (1)    That abuts on a street or other public way that contains a sanitary sewer that is part of, is served by, or may be served by the sewerage system of an authority; and        (2)    On which a building has been constructed for residential, commercial, or industrial use.    (b)    Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, when an authority acquires or constructs a sewerage system under this subtitle, the authority, by rule, regulation, or resolution, may require each owner of an abutting lot to:        (1)    Connect with the sewerage system of the authority each building that is constructed for residential, commercial, or industrial use on the abutting lot; and        (2)    Stop using any other method for the disposal of sewage or other polluting matter.    (c)    The authority may not require the owner of an abutting lot to connect any building on the abutting lot if the abutting lot is served by a facility for the disposal of sewage or other polluting matter that was constructed and is operated in accordance with standards set or approved by the Secretary.    (d)    Whenever this section requires a person to connect a building to the sewerage system of an authority, the person shall make the connection in accordance with the rules and regulations of the authority.    (e)    The rules and regulations of an authority may set a reasonable charge for making a connection under this section.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  9-951 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 9 - Water, Ice, and Sanitary Facilities|Subtitle 9 - Water and Sewer Authorities|Part V - Projects of Authorities|Section 9-951 - Shutting Off Water for Failure to Pay for Sewerage Services

    (a)    A political subdivision that owns or operates a water system may contract with an authority as provided in subsection (b) of this section to shut off the supply of water to any premises that are connected with any sewerage system of the authority.    (b)    If the owner, tenant, or occupant of any premises described in subsection (a) of this section fails, within the time stated in the contract, to pay any rate, fee, or charge for the use or services of the sewerage system of an authority, the authority may shut off the supply of water to the premises.    (c)    (1)    An authority may disconnect service to a property on a finding or notification from the governing body of the political subdivision in which the property is located that the property is:            (i)    A vacant lot; or            (ii)    Cited as vacant and unfit for habitation on a housing or building violation notice.        (2)    Subject to paragraph (3) of this subsection, on request by the owner of the property, the authority shall restore service to a property where service was disconnected in accordance with paragraph (1) of this subsection.        (3)    (i)    An authority may require proof that all housing and building violation notices on a property have been resolved prior to restoring service under paragraph (2) of this subsection.            (ii)    Prior to restoring service under paragraph (2) of this subsection, an authority may require the owner of the property to pay:                1.    All unpaid rates, fees, charges, or assessments for service at the property; and                2.    Any reconnection fees for service at the property.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  9-952 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 9 - Water, Ice, and Sanitary Facilities|Subtitle 9 - Water and Sewer Authorities|Part V - Projects of Authorities|Section 9-952 - Transfer of Rights or Interest in Property by Political Subdivision; State Land Below High-Water Mark and in State Highway Right-of-Way

    (a)    (1)    Notwithstanding any other law, the governing body of a political subdivision may transfer jurisdiction over, lease, lend, give, sell, or convey to an authority, on the request of the authority, with or without consideration, any of the following:            (i)    Any facility;            (ii)    Any right or interest in a facility;            (iii)    Any property that appertains to a facility;            (iv)    Any real property; or            (v)    Any right or interest in real property.        (2)    The authority shall use property transferred or conveyed under this subsection in connection with the construction, extension, repair, improvement, maintenance, or operation of 1 or more projects of the authority.        (3)    The transfer or conveyance shall be on terms and conditions that the governing body of the political subdivision determines to be in the best interests of the political subdivision.    (b)    (1)    If the land is necessary or desirable in connection with the construction, extension, repair, improvement, maintenance, or operation of any project, this State consents to the use by an authority of any land that is:            (i)    Owned or controlled by this State; and            (ii)    1.    Below the high-water mark of any waters of this State; or                2.    In the right-of-way of any State highway.        (2)    The State Highway Administration must approve the use of land that is in any State highway right-of-way.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  9-953 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 9 - Water, Ice, and Sanitary Facilities|Subtitle 9 - Water and Sewer Authorities|Part V - Projects of Authorities|Section 9-953 - Conveyance of Project to Political Subdivision

    After an authority pays or provides for the payment of the principal of and interest on each bond that is secured by a pledge of the revenue of a project, and subject to any agreement that concerns the operation or disposition of the project, the authority may convey the project to its member political subdivisions.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  9-956 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 9 - Water, Ice, and Sanitary Facilities|Subtitle 9 - Water and Sewer Authorities|Part VI - Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 9-956 - Miscellaneous Powers of Political Subdivision

    In addition to the powers set forth elsewhere in this subtitle, a political subdivision may:         (1)    Contract with an authority:            (i)    For the collection, treatment, or disposal of sewage; and            (ii)    With respect to any matter or thing concerning which the authority may contract with the political subdivision under this subtitle; and        (2)    Lend money to an authority to pay the organization and preliminary expenses of the authority, on condition that the loan is repaid out of the proceeds of the 1st bond issue of the authority.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  9-957 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 9 - Water, Ice, and Sanitary Facilities|Subtitle 9 - Water and Sewer Authorities|Part VI - Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 9-957 - Authority and Bonds Exempt From Tax

    (a)    An authority is not required to pay any tax or assessment on:        (1)    Any project; or        (2)    The income from any project.    (b)    This State, any political subdivision, and any other public agency in this State may not tax:        (1)    Any bond that is issued under this subtitle;        (2)    The transfer of the bond; or        (3)    Any income from the bond, including any profit on the sale of the bond.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  9-958 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 9 - Water, Ice, and Sanitary Facilities|Subtitle 9 - Water and Sewer Authorities|Part VI - Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 9-958 - Money Received Held in Trust

    (a)    Any money that an authority receives under this subtitle as proceeds from the sale of bonds or as revenues is a trust fund that the authority shall hold and apply only as provided in this subtitle.    (b)    The resolution or trust agreement that provides for the issuance of or secures bonds of an authority shall provide that any officer to whom, or any bank, trust company, or other fiscal agent to which, the authority pays any money received under this subtitle shall:        (1)    Act as trustee of the money; and        (2)    Hold and apply the money:            (i)    For the purposes of this subtitle; and            (ii)    Subject to any provision of the resolution or trust agreement.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  9-1001 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 9 - Water, Ice, and Sanitary Facilities|Subtitle 10 - Water Quality Laboratories|Part I - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 9-1001 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Certification” means certification by the Department under this subtitle.    (c)    “Person” includes any state, county, municipal corporation, federal agency, or special taxing area.    (d)    “Public drinking water system” has the meaning stated in the federal Safe Drinking Water Act for “public water system”.    (e)    “Water quality laboratory” means any person who, by any method, examines a public drinking water system:        (1)    To determine whether it complies with the federal Safe Drinking Water Act or State standards for public drinking water; or        (2)    To produce laboratory information for enforcement of the federal Safe Drinking Water Act or State standards for public drinking water.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  9-1002 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 9 - Water, Ice, and Sanitary Facilities|Subtitle 10 - Water Quality Laboratories|Part I - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 9-1002 - Exemption From Fees

    The provisions of this subtitle that require the payment of a fee for certification or renewal of a certification do not apply to any county or municipal corporation in this State.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  9-1003 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 9 - Water, Ice, and Sanitary Facilities|Subtitle 10 - Water Quality Laboratories|Part I - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 9-1003 - Duties of Department and Secretary

    (a)    The Department shall:        (1)    Adopt rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this subtitle;        (2)    Establish a proficiency testing program to test the performance of any water quality laboratory; and        (3)    Set standards for:            (i)    Demonstrating satisfactory performance in a proficiency testing program; and            (ii)    Conducting the program.    (b)    The Secretary shall have each water quality laboratory inspected at least triennially.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  9-1006 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 9 - Water, Ice, and Sanitary Facilities|Subtitle 10 - Water Quality Laboratories|Part II - Certification|Section 9-1006 - Certification Required

    A water quality laboratory shall be certified by the Department before the water quality laboratory may be operated in this State.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  9-1007 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 9 - Water, Ice, and Sanitary Facilities|Subtitle 10 - Water Quality Laboratories|Part II - Certification|Section 9-1007 - Qualifications for Certification

    To qualify for certification, a water quality laboratory shall:         (1)    Meet the standards and qualifications the Department sets; and        (2)    Comply with the rules and regulations that the Department adopts under this subtitle.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  9-1008 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 9 - Water, Ice, and Sanitary Facilities|Subtitle 10 - Water Quality Laboratories|Part II - Certification|Section 9-1008 - Applications for Certification

    Any person who wishes to operate a water quality laboratory shall:         (1)    Submit to the Department, on the form the Department requires, an application for certification of the water quality laboratory; and        (2)    Pay to the Department the application fee set by the Department.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  9-1009 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 9 - Water, Ice, and Sanitary Facilities|Subtitle 10 - Water Quality Laboratories|Part II - Certification|Section 9-1009 - Inspection

    Before certifying any water quality laboratory, the Secretary shall have the water quality laboratory inspected.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  9-1010 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 9 - Water, Ice, and Sanitary Facilities|Subtitle 10 - Water Quality Laboratories|Part II - Certification|Section 9-1010 - Issuance of Certification

    The Department shall certify any water quality laboratory that meets the requirements of this subtitle.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  9-1011 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 9 - Water, Ice, and Sanitary Facilities|Subtitle 10 - Water Quality Laboratories|Part II - Certification|Section 9-1011 - Scope of Certification

    While it is effective, certification under this subtitle authorizes the certified water quality laboratory to:         (1)    Be operated; and        (2)    Test well water for State standards.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  9-1012 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 9 - Water, Ice, and Sanitary Facilities|Subtitle 10 - Water Quality Laboratories|Part II - Certification|Section 9-1012 - Term and Renewal of Certification

    (a)    A certification expires on the first anniversary of its effective date unless the certification is renewed for a 1–year term as provided in this section.    (b)    At least 1 month before a certification expires, the Department shall send to the certified water quality laboratory, by first–class mail to the last known address of the water quality laboratory, a renewal notice that states:        (1)    The date on which the current certification expires;        (2)    The date by which the renewal application must be received by the Department for the renewal to be issued and mailed before the certification expires; and        (3)    The amount of the renewal fee.    (c)    Before the certification expires, the certified water quality laboratory may renew its certification for an additional 1–year term if the water quality laboratory:        (1)    Otherwise is entitled to be certified;        (2)    Pays to the Department the renewal fee set by the Department; and        (3)    Submits to the Department a renewal application on the form that the Department requires.    (d)    The Department shall renew the certification of each water quality laboratory that meets the requirements of this subtitle.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  9-1013 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 9 - Water, Ice, and Sanitary Facilities|Subtitle 10 - Water Quality Laboratories|Part II - Certification|Section 9-1013 - Reinstatement of Expired Certification

    If the water quality laboratory meets the renewal requirements of this subtitle, the Secretary shall reinstate the certification of a water quality laboratory the certification of which has not been renewed for any reason.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  9-1014 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 9 - Water, Ice, and Sanitary Facilities|Subtitle 10 - Water Quality Laboratories|Part II - Certification|Section 9-1014 - Nontransferability of Certification; Display of Certificate

    (a)    A water quality laboratory certification is not transferable.    (b)    Each certified water quality laboratory shall display its certificate of certification conspicuously in the place of business of the certified water quality laboratory.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  9-1015 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 9 - Water, Ice, and Sanitary Facilities|Subtitle 10 - Water Quality Laboratories|Part II - Certification|Section 9-1015 - Laboratory Located Outside State

    (a)    If a water quality laboratory located outside of this State examines any of the public drinking water of this State, the results of that examination may not be accepted by this State unless the water quality laboratory is certified under this subtitle.    (b)    A person who operates a water quality laboratory in another state and who wishes to have the water quality laboratory certified in this State shall:        (1)    Submit to the Department, on the form that the Department requires, an application for certification of the water quality laboratory;        (2)    Show to the satisfaction of the Department that the water quality laboratory meets at least the minimum standards and qualifications adopted by the Department under this subtitle for water quality laboratories in this State; and        (3)    Pay to the Department the application fee set by the Department.    (c)    A water quality laboratory that is in another state and is certified under this subtitle may renew its certification in accordance with the provisions of this subtitle.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  9-1016 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 9 - Water, Ice, and Sanitary Facilities|Subtitle 10 - Water Quality Laboratories|Part II - Certification|Section 9-1016 - Reprimands, Suspensions, and Revocations -- Grounds

    Subject to the hearing provisions of § 9-1017 of this subtitle, the Secretary may reprimand or revoke or suspend the certification of any water quality laboratory that:         (1)    Fraudulently or deceptively obtains or attempts to obtain a certification;        (2)    Fraudulently or deceptively uses a certification;        (3)    Fails to meet substantially the standards and qualifications adopted by the Department under this subtitle; or        (4)    Fails to comply with the rules and regulations adopted by the Department under this subtitle.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  9-1017 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 9 - Water, Ice, and Sanitary Facilities|Subtitle 10 - Water Quality Laboratories|Part II - Certification|Section 9-1017 - Reprimands, Suspensions, and Revocations -- Hearings

    (a)    Before the Secretary takes any action under § 9-1016 of this subtitle, the Secretary shall give the water quality laboratory against which the action is contemplated:        (1)    Written notice of the charges filed against it; and        (2)    An opportunity for a hearing before the Secretary.    (b)    The Secretary shall give notice and hold the hearing in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  9-1018 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 9 - Water, Ice, and Sanitary Facilities|Subtitle 10 - Water Quality Laboratories|Part II - Certification|Section 9-1018 - Judicial Review

    (a)    Any person aggrieved by a final decision of the Secretary in a contested case under this subtitle may take a direct judicial appeal.    (b)    The appeal shall be made as provided for judicial review of final decisions in the Administrative Procedure Act.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  9-1021 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 9 - Water, Ice, and Sanitary Facilities|Subtitle 10 - Water Quality Laboratories|Part III - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 9-1021 - Operating Without Certification

    A person may not operate or attempt to operate a water quality laboratory in this State unless the water quality laboratory is certified by the Department.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  9-1022 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 9 - Water, Ice, and Sanitary Facilities|Subtitle 10 - Water Quality Laboratories|Part III - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 9-1022 - Misrepresentation

    Unless the water quality laboratory the person operates is certified under this subtitle, a person may not represent to the public by title, by description of services, methods or procedures, or otherwise that the person operates a certified water quality laboratory.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  9-1023 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 9 - Water, Ice, and Sanitary Facilities|Subtitle 10 - Water Quality Laboratories|Part III - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 9-1023 - Fraudulently or Unlawfully Obtained Certification

    A person may not:         (1)    Sell or fraudulently obtain, or provide or aid in selling or fraudulently obtaining or providing, a certification issued under this subtitle; or        (2)    Operate as a certified laboratory under a certification that is unlawfully or fraudulently obtained or unlawfully issued.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  9-1026 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 9 - Water, Ice, and Sanitary Facilities|Subtitle 10 - Water Quality Laboratories|Part III - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 9-1026 - Penalties

    A person who violates any provision of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  9-1027 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 9 - Water, Ice, and Sanitary Facilities|Subtitle 10 - Water Quality Laboratories|Part IV - Short Title|Section 9-1027 - Short Title

    This subtitle may be cited as the “Maryland Water Quality Laboratory Certification Act”.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  9-1602 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 9 - Water, Ice, and Sanitary Facilities|Subtitle 16 - Maryland Water Quality Financing Administration|Part I - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 9-1602 - Created

    There is a Maryland Water Quality Financing Administration in the Department.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  9-1603 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 9 - Water, Ice, and Sanitary Facilities|Subtitle 16 - Maryland Water Quality Financing Administration|Part I - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 9-1603 - Secretary; Legal Advisor

    (a)    The Secretary, with the approval of the Governor, shall appoint the Director of the Administration who shall serve at the pleasure of the Secretary. The Director is a special appointment in the State Personnel Management System. The Director shall operate and exercise the powers of the Administration under the direction of the Secretary in accordance with the provisions of this subtitle. The Director shall receive such salary and have such deputies, assistants, employees, and professional consultants as provided in the State budget.    (b)    The Attorney General shall be the legal advisor for and represent the Administration.