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MD. Environment Code Ann. §  12-307 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 12 - Waterworks and Waste Systems Operators|Subtitle 3 - Certification of Superintendents, Operators, and Industrial Operators|Section 12-307 - Term and Renewal of Certifications

    The Secretary shall adopt rules and regulations for the term and renewal of certifications.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  12-308 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 12 - Waterworks and Waste Systems Operators|Subtitle 3 - Certification of Superintendents, Operators, and Industrial Operators|Section 12-308 - Denials, Reprimands, Suspensions, and Revocations -- Grounds

    (a)    Subject to the hearing provisions of § 12–309 of this subtitle, the Board may deny certification or temporary certification to any applicant, if the applicant:        (1)    Fraudulently or deceptively obtains or attempts to obtain a certificate or temporary certificate for the applicant or for another; or        (2)    Fraudulently or deceptively uses a certificate or temporary certificate.    (b)    Subject to the hearing provisions of § 12–309 of this subtitle, the Board may reprimand any certificate holder, or suspend or revoke a certification or temporary certification, if:        (1)    The certificate holder:            (i)    Fraudulently or deceptively obtains or attempts to obtain a certificate or temporary certificate for the certificate holder or another; or            (ii)    Fraudulently or deceptively uses a certificate or temporary certificate; or        (2)    The Board has any other reasonable cause for the action.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  12-309 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 12 - Waterworks and Waste Systems Operators|Subtitle 3 - Certification of Superintendents, Operators, and Industrial Operators|Section 12-309 - Denials, Reprimands, Suspensions, and Revocations -- Hearings

    (a)    Except as otherwise provided in the Administrative Procedure Act, before the Board takes any action under § 12-308 of this subtitle, it shall give the individual against whom the action is contemplated an opportunity for a hearing before the Board.    (b)    The Board shall give notice and hold the hearing in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act.    (c)    If after due notice the individual against whom the action is contemplated fails or refuses to appear, nevertheless the Board may hear and determine the matter.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  12-310 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 12 - Waterworks and Waste Systems Operators|Subtitle 3 - Certification of Superintendents, Operators, and Industrial Operators|Section 12-310 - Administrative and Judicial Review

    (a)    Except as provided in this section for an action under § 12-308 of this subtitle, any person aggrieved by a final decision of the Board in a contested case, as defined in the Administrative Procedure Act, may:        (1)    Appeal the decision to the Board of Review; and        (2)    Then take any further appeal allowed by the Administrative Procedure Act.    (b)    (1)    Any person aggrieved by a final decision of the Board under § 12-308 of this subtitle may not appeal to the Secretary or Board of Review but may take a direct judicial appeal.        (2)    The appeal shall be made as provided for judicial review of final decisions in the Administrative Procedure Act.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  12-401 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 12 - Waterworks and Waste Systems Operators|Subtitle 4 - Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 12-401 - Classification of Waterworks, Wastewater Works, and Industrial Wastewater Works

    (a)    The Secretary shall classify all waterworks, wastewater works, and industrial wastewater works in this State.    (b)    In determining the classification of a waterworks, wastewater works, or industrial wastewater works, the Secretary shall consider:        (1)    The size or capacity of the facility;        (2)    The type of treatment used;        (3)    The character of the water or wastes treated; and        (4)    Any other physical conditions that affect the facility.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  12-402 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 12 - Waterworks and Waste Systems Operators|Subtitle 4 - Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 12-402 - Supervision of Waterworks, Wastewater Works, and Industrial Wastewater Works

    (a)    Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, each waterworks, wastewater works, and industrial wastewater works shall be under the supervision of a superintendent who is certified in the appropriate classification.    (b)    A waterworks, a wastewater works, and an industrial wastewater works may have a certified operator serve in responsible charge instead of a certified superintendent if approved by the Department and if the facility:        (1)    Serves fewer than 500 persons;        (2)    Has minimal treatment requirements as determined by the Department; and        (3)    Employs no more than two operators.    (c)    The Department shall enforce this section.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  12-403 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 12 - Waterworks and Waste Systems Operators|Subtitle 4 - Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 12-403 - Adoption of Rules and Regulations

    The Secretary shall adopt rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this title.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  12-404 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 12 - Waterworks and Waste Systems Operators|Subtitle 4 - Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 12-404 - Training; Training Center

    (a)    The Department shall provide the necessary training throughout this State to carry out the provisions of this title.    (b)    The Department shall request budget support for the federal and State approved training center in this State.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  12-501 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 12 - Waterworks and Waste Systems Operators|Subtitle 5 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 12-501 - Employing Superintendents, Operators, and Industrial Operators

    (a)    A person or municipal or private corporation may not operate a waterworks, wastewater works, or industrial wastewater works unless the facility is under the responsible charge of a certified superintendent or certified operator as provided under § 12–402 of this title.    (b)    After July 1, 1982, a person or municipal or private corporation may not operate a waterworks or wastewater works unless all operators in the waterworks or wastewater works are certified operators.    (c)    After July 1, 1982, a person or municipal or private corporation may not operate an industrial wastewater works unless all industrial operators in the industrial wastewater works are certified industrial operators.    (d)    The Department shall enforce this section.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  12-504 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 12 - Waterworks and Waste Systems Operators|Subtitle 5 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 12-504 - Penalties

    (a)    A person or municipal or private corporation that violates any provision of this title or any rule or regulation adopted under this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $25 for each day of violation.    (b)    Each day of employment in violation of this title or of any rule or regulation adopted under this title is a separate offense.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  12-601 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 12 - Waterworks and Waste Systems Operators|Subtitle 6 - Short Title; Termination of Title|Section 12-601 - Short Title

    This title may be cited as the “Maryland Waterworks and Waste Systems Operators Act”.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  12-602 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 12 - Waterworks and Waste Systems Operators|Subtitle 6 - Short Title; Termination of Title|Section 12-602 - Termination of Title

    Subject to the evaluation and reestablishment provisions of the Program Evaluation Act, and except for the rules and regulations adopted by the Secretary, this title shall terminate and be of no effect after July 1, 2031.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  13-101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 13 - Well Drillers|Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 13-101 - Definitions

    (a)    In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Board” means the State Board of Well Drillers.    (c)    “Geotechnical” refers to that category of well driller license which authorizes the practice of well drilling limited to wells constructed for the purpose of sampling, measuring, or test pumping for scientific, engineering, or regulatory purposes, including wells constructed specifically for the removal of contaminants from an aquifer, but not including water supply test wells.    (d)    (1)    “License” means, unless the context requires otherwise, any license issued by the Board under this title to practice well drilling.        (2)    “License” includes, unless otherwise indicated:            (i)    A well driller license; and            (ii)    A restricted license.    (e)    “Person” means:        (1)    The federal government, this State, any county, municipal corporation, or other political subdivision of this State, or any of their units;        (2)    Any individual, receiver, trustee, guardian, personal representative, fiduciary, or representative of any kind; and        (3)    Any partnership, firm, association, corporation, or other entity.    (f)    “Practice well drilling” includes engaging in any of the following activities for profit:        (1)    Making, altering, repairing, or sealing a well; or        (2)    Installing, altering, repairing, or disconnecting well system equipment.    (g)    “Restricted license” means any license issued by the Board that authorizes its holder to engage in some, but not all, of the activities which constitute the practice of well drilling.    (h)    “Water supply” refers to that category of well driller license which authorizes the practice of well drilling limited to wells constructed for the purpose of obtaining a water supply, including wells constructed for the purpose of installing a heat pump.    (i)    “Well” means any hole made in the ground:        (1)    To explore for groundwater;        (2)    To obtain or monitor groundwater;        (3)    To inject water into any underground formation from which groundwater may be produced; or        (4)    To transfer heat to or from the ground or groundwater, if the hole:            (i)    Extends more than 20 feet below the surface of the ground; and            (ii)    Is not a well for obtaining geothermal resources under § 5–601 of this article.    (j)    “Well driller license” means any license issued by the Board to engage in all activities that constitute the practice of well drilling, including all activities permitted under any restricted license.    (k)    (1)    “Well system equipment” means any equipment that is necessary to draw or purify water from a well.        (2)    “Well system equipment” includes any casing, grout, screen, water tank, water pump, or water conditioning equipment.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  13-102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 13 - Well Drillers|Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 13-102 - Scope of Title

    (a)    This title does not limit the right of an individual to practice a health occupation that the individual is authorized to practice under this article or the Health – General Article.    (b)    This title does not limit the right of an individual to install or repair a water pump, a water tank, or water conditioning equipment if the individual is authorized to provide plumbing services as a master plumber in the State.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  13-201 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 13 - Well Drillers|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Well Drillers|Section 13-201 - Board Established

    There is a State Board of Well Drillers in the Department.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  13-202 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 13 - Well Drillers|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Well Drillers|Section 13-202 - Membership

    (a)    (1)    The Board consists of seven members appointed by the Governor with the advice of the Secretary and the advice and consent of the Senate.        (2)    Of the seven Board members:            (i)    One shall be from the Department of the Environment;            (ii)    One shall be from the Department of Natural Resources;            (iii)    One shall be a public member; and            (iv)    Four shall be licensed master well drillers who are actively practicing well drilling at the time of appointment and shall include:                1.    One from Caroline, Cecil, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s, Somerset, Talbot, Wicomico, or Worcester county;                2.    One from Baltimore City or Baltimore, Carroll, Harford, Howard, or Montgomery county;                3.    One from Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, Prince George’s, or St. Mary’s county; and                4.    One from Allegany, Frederick, Garrett, or Washington county.    (b)    Before taking office, each appointee to the Board shall take the oath required by Article I, § 9 of the Maryland Constitution.    (c)    (1)    The term of a member is 2 years.        (2)    At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.        (3)    A member who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.    (d)    The Governor may remove a member for incompetence or misconduct.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  13-203 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 13 - Well Drillers|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Well Drillers|Section 13-203 - Officers

    (a)    The public member is the chairman of the Board.    (b)    Except for the chairman, the manner of election of officers and their terms of office shall be as the Board determines.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  13-204 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 13 - Well Drillers|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Well Drillers|Section 13-204 - Executive Director

    (a)    (1)    With the approval of the Secretary, the Board may employ and discharge an executive director.        (2)    The executive director is entitled to compensation in accordance with the State budget.    (b)    (1)    The executive director shall have a broad knowledge of well drilling.        (2)    The executive director shall devote the time that is necessary to fulfill the duties of the office and may not hold any position or engage in another business that interferes or appears to be inconsistent with the position of executive director.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  13-205 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 13 - Well Drillers|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Well Drillers|Section 13-205 - Meetings; Compensation; Staff

    (a)    The Board shall determine the times and places of its meetings.    (b)    Each member of the Board is entitled to:        (1)    Compensation in accordance with the State budget unless the member otherwise is a public official; and        (2)    Reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.    (c)    (1)    With the approval of the Secretary, the Board may employ a Board secretary and other staff.        (2)    The Board secretary and other staff are entitled to compensation in accordance with the State budget.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  13-206 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 13 - Well Drillers|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Well Drillers|Section 13-206 - Miscellaneous Powers and Duties

    (a)    In addition to the powers set forth elsewhere in this title, the Board may adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this title.    (b)    In addition to the duties set forth elsewhere in this title, the Board shall:        (1)    Carry out the provisions of this title;        (2)    Review and comment on proposed regulations that relate to well system equipment and the construction of wells that are submitted to it before adoption by the Secretary;        (3)    Collect and account for any funds received under this title;        (4)    Keep a record of:            (i)    Each license that it issues; and            (ii)    Each action it takes under § 13-310 of this title;        (5)    Require any person who practices well drilling to be covered in accordance with its regulations by a reasonable performance bond and reasonable contractor’s liability insurance; and        (6)    Have an official seal.    (c)    On complaint or on its own motion, the Board may investigate allegations of practicing well drilling without a license.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  13-207 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 13 - Well Drillers|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Well Drillers|Section 13-207 - Establishment of Fees; Disposition of Funds

    (a)    Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the Board:        (1)    Shall set reasonable fees necessary to carry out its responsibilities under this title; and        (2)    May set fees for the issuance and renewal of licenses according to class of license.    (b)    The fees established by the Board under subsection (a) of this section shall be set in a manner that will produce funds sufficient to cover the actual direct and indirect costs of regulating the well drilling industry in accordance with the provisions of this title.    (c)    The Board shall pay any fee collected under this title into the General Fund of the State.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  13-301 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 13 - Well Drillers|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 13-301 - Licensing Required; Temporary Dewatering Devices

    (a)    Except as otherwise provided in this title, a person shall be licensed by the Board before the person may practice well drilling in this State.    (b)    A person who has not been licensed by the Board may, after having notified the county board of health, install a temporary dewatering device to facilitate the installation of underground utilities if the device:        (1)    Is installed 30 feet or less below the ground surface;        (2)    Is not located in any trench used for the installation of underground utilities;        (3)    Contains no mechanical pumping equipment below the surface; and        (4)    Is removed no more than 30 days after installation.    (c)    A person installing a temporary dewatering device under subsection (b) of this section shall restore the subsurface conditions of the installation area as nearly as possible to the conditions that existed before the installation.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  13-302 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 13 - Well Drillers|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 13-302 - Qualifications of Applicants

    (a)    The Board shall adopt rules and regulations for the qualifications of applicants.    (b)    Except as otherwise provided in this title, to qualify for a license, an applicant shall meet any reasonable qualifications or requirements that the Board establishes for license applicants.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  13-303 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 13 - Well Drillers|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 13-303 - Applications for Licenses

    To apply for a license, an applicant shall:         (1)    Submit an application to the Board on the form that the Board requires; and        (2)    Pay to the Board an application fee set by the Board.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  13-304 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 13 - Well Drillers|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 13-304 - Examinations

    (a)    If the Board requires an examination, an applicant who otherwise qualifies for a license is entitled to be examined for that license as provided in this section.    (b)    The Board shall give any examination that it requires to applicants at the times and places that the Board determines.    (c)    The Board shall notify each qualified applicant of the time and place of examination.    (d)    (1)    The Board shall determine the subjects, scope, form, and passing score for examinations given under this subtitle.        (2)    The Board may supplement a written examination given under this section with an oral or practical examination.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  13-305 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 13 - Well Drillers|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 13-305 - Reciprocal Waiver of Examination and Fee

    (a)    Subject to the provisions of this section, the Board may make a reciprocal agreement with any other state to waive any examination or fee requirement of this title for an applicant who is licensed to practice well drilling in that state.    (b)    An agreement made under this section may allow the Board to grant a waiver only if the applicant provides adequate evidence that the applicant:        (1)    Meets the qualifications or requirements established by the Board under this title; and        (2)    Became licensed in the other state after passing in that or any other state an examination that is similar to any required examination for which the applicant is seeking the waiver.    (c)    An agreement may be made under this section only if, under the agreement, the other state waives the examination or fee requirement of licensees of this State to a similar extent as this State waives the examination or fee requirements for individuals licensed in that state.