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MD. Public Utilities Code Ann. §  23-314 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Utilities|Division II - Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission|Title 23 - Water, Sewers, and Drainage|Subtitle 3 - Capital Improvements Program|Section 23-314 - Extensions

    (a)    Unless the county councils of Montgomery County and Prince George’s County have approved the extension, the Commission:        (1)    may not extend or approve construction of a sewer of any size or capacity to serve property in either county beyond the area that has been approved for service in a Program and the 10–year water and sewer plan required under § 9–503 of the Environment Article; or        (2)    subject to subsection (b) of this section, may not extend a water line of any size or capacity beyond the approved terminal point of a major project.    (b)    If the county councils of Montgomery County and Prince George’s County have approved the extension, the Commission may extend a water line beyond the terminal point if:        (1)    the extension of the water line would provide water service to a development that is within an approved sewer project area; or        (2)    the affected county, through an appropriate county unit, has approved the installation of individual sewage disposal facilities.    (c)    The Commission may construct an extension that requires approval under this section if:        (1)    the proposed extension has been submitted for approval; and        (2)    within 30 days after receipt of the proposed extension, the affected county has not notified the Commission that the extension should not be made.
MD. Public Utilities Code Ann. §  23-315 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Utilities|Division II - Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission|Title 23 - Water, Sewers, and Drainage|Subtitle 3 - Capital Improvements Program|Section 23-315 - Prince George's County -- Sanitary Sewer Service Outside Approved Areas

    (a)    This section applies only in Prince George’s County.    (b)    Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, the Commission may provide sanitary sewer service in drainage areas that are tributary to county–approved trunk sewers and county–approved pumping stations outside of the county–approved service areas.    (c)    Property to which sanitary sewer service is provided under this section shall be developed in accordance with a master plan adopted by the Maryland–National Capital Park and Planning Commission and approved by the County Council of Prince George’s County after submission to the County Executive of Prince George’s County for review.    (d)    Notwithstanding subsection (c) of this section, the Commission may provide sanitary sewer service to existing structures located in the drainage areas described in subsection (b) of this section.
MD. Public Utilities Code Ann. §  23-316 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Utilities|Division II - Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission|Title 23 - Water, Sewers, and Drainage|Subtitle 3 - Capital Improvements Program|Section 23-316 - Cooperative Effort

    (a)    It is the intent of the General Assembly that the Commission, the Maryland–National Capital Park and Planning Commission, and the county executives and county councils of Montgomery County and Prince George’s County cooperate to the fullest extent in seeking to attain maximum harmony of water and sanitary sewer construction programs with the other elements of orderly growth in Montgomery County and Prince George’s County.    (b)    The Commission, the Maryland–National Capital Park and Planning Commission, and the county executives and county councils of Montgomery County and Prince George’s County are encouraged to:        (1)    meet and discuss each Program; and        (2)    exchange information and details necessary to achieve the coordination contemplated by this section for each Program.    (c)    The Commission shall give additional information and details that the county executives and county councils of Montgomery County and Prince George’s County request in connection with the consideration of a Program.
MD. Public Utilities Code Ann. §  24-101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Utilities|Division II - Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission|Title 24 - Plumbing, Waterworks, and Sewer Construction|Subtitle 1 - Construction Projects|Section 24-101 - Construction in Sanitary District or Areas of Prince George's County Not in Sanitary District

    (a)    (1)    A person shall obtain a permit from the Commission before the person may engage in plumbing, waterworks, or sewer construction in a building or on private property in the sanitary district or areas of Prince George’s County that are not in the sanitary district.        (2)    The person shall pay to the Commission a reasonable permit fee set by the Commission.    (b)    Work performed under a permit authorized by this section shall:        (1)    conform to the Commission’s regulations; and        (2)    be subject to any inspection that the Commission considers necessary.
MD. Public Utilities Code Ann. §  24-102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Utilities|Division II - Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission|Title 24 - Plumbing, Waterworks, and Sewer Construction|Subtitle 1 - Construction Projects|Section 24-102 - Private or Semipublic Water Supply or Sewer System in Sanitary District or Areas of Prince George's County Not in Sanitary District

    (a)    (1)    A person shall obtain a permit from the Commission before the person may construct a private or semipublic water supply or sewer system for the use of at least two buildings or premises in the sanitary district or areas of Prince George’s County that are not in the sanitary district.        (2)    The person shall pay to the Commission a reasonable permit fee.    (b)    (1)    The private or semipublic water supply or sewer system shall be installed, maintained, and operated under regulations that the Commission adopts.        (2)    The owner or operator of the system shall pay to the Commission a reasonable supervision and inspection fee that the Commission sets.    (c)    If an owner or operator of a private or semipublic water supply or sewer system fails or refuses to correct, maintain, or operate the system in compliance with the requirements of the Commission, the Commission may:        (1)    make the correction or take over the operation of the system for the period necessary; and        (2)    collect the costs for the correction or operation from the owner or operator.
MD. Public Utilities Code Ann. §  24-103 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Utilities|Division II - Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission|Title 24 - Plumbing, Waterworks, and Sewer Construction|Subtitle 1 - Construction Projects|Section 24-103 - Hookup to Commission Water or Sewer Service Line

    (a)    (1)    A person shall obtain a permit from the Commission before the person may make a hookup with a water or sewer service line that the Commission constructs or maintains.        (2)    A hookup shall be made under the conditions that the Commission authorizes.    (b)    To prevent or eliminate leakage, loss of water, the unnecessary use of sewers, or other waste of water, the Commission may:        (1)    at a reasonable time, enter a building or premises that has a connection with the water supply or sewer system under the jurisdiction of the Commission; and        (2)    issue an order requiring a change in the plumbing, waterworks, or water or sewer connection that the Commission considers necessary.
MD. Public Utilities Code Ann. §  24-105 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Utilities|Division II - Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission|Title 24 - Plumbing, Waterworks, and Sewer Construction|Subtitle 1 - Construction Projects|Section 24-105 - Plumbing Installation in Prince George's County

    (a)    (1)    In those parts of Prince George’s County that are not in the sanitary district, the Commission’s plumbing regulations:            (i)    apply to plumbing installations that began on or after June 1, 1965; but            (ii)    do not apply to plumbing installations that existed on July 1, 1965.        (2)    (i)    The owner of the property where plumbing installations existed on July 1, 1965, is not required to change the plumbing until water or sewer service is obtained from a Commission system.            (ii)    If water or sewer service is obtained from a Commission system, this section and the Commission’s regulations apply to the property and the plumbing as if the property were in the sanitary district.    (b)    (1)    The Commission may enter into an agreement with Prince George’s County under which the county will issue the necessary permit and perform the necessary inspection for and in the name of the Commission in those areas that are not in the sanitary district, if the agreement provides that the plumbing regulations of the Commission will be applied.        (2)    This subsection or an agreement entered into under this subsection does not affect the power of the Commission:            (i)    to adopt regulations to install plumbing in Prince George’s County as the Commission considers necessary for the public health; or            (ii)    to regulate public and semipublic water supply and sewer systems under this section and § 24–102 of this subtitle.
MD. Public Utilities Code Ann. §  24-106 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Utilities|Division II - Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission|Title 24 - Plumbing, Waterworks, and Sewer Construction|Subtitle 1 - Construction Projects|Section 24-106 - Plumber/gasfitter's Licenses

    (a)    (1)    Subject to § 12–305 of the Business Occupations and Professions Article, only the Commission may issue licenses to persons to work in the plumbing business in areas of Montgomery County or Prince George’s County under the jurisdiction of the Commission.        (2)    License fees may not exceed the fees set in the Maryland Plumbing Act.        (3)    The Commission shall exercise the authority of the State Board of Plumbing in areas under the jurisdiction of the Commission.    (b)    (1)    A person holding a valid master plumber/gasfitter license or a journeyman plumber/gasfitter license issued by the Commission is entitled to an equivalent license issued by the State Board of Plumbing without examination on presentation of:            (i)    the license issued by the Commission; and            (ii)    a notarized statement of good standing issued by the Commission.        (2)    A person holding a valid master plumber/gasfitter license or a journeyman plumber/gasfitter license issued by the State Board of Plumbing is entitled to an equivalent license issued by the Commission without examination on presentation of the license issued by the State Board of Plumbing.    (c)    A license issued to a master plumber/gasfitter or a journeyman plumber/gasfitter in good standing under a reciprocity arrangement by the State Board of Plumbing and the Commission before July 1, 1978, remains in force.
MD. Public Utilities Code Ann. §  24-107 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Utilities|Division II - Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission|Title 24 - Plumbing, Waterworks, and Sewer Construction|Subtitle 1 - Construction Projects|Section 24-107 - Compliance With Detectable Wire Requirements for Connections to Water Supply or Sewerage Systems

    Any new or replacement piping that is buried or installed for the purpose of connecting a building to a water supply system or a sewerage system shall comply with the requirements of § 12–129 of this article.
MD. Public Utilities Code Ann. §  24-201 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Utilities|Division II - Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission|Title 24 - Plumbing, Waterworks, and Sewer Construction|Subtitle 2 - Sewer Cleaning and Sewage Leaks|Section 24-201 - Sewer Cleaning Generally

    (a)    (1)    In this section, “sewer cleaning” means the cleaning or clearing of and the removal of stoppages or obstructions in sanitary sewer lines, pipes, and fixtures.        (2)    “Sewer cleaning” does not include any installation, maintenance, extension, removal, or alteration of any pipe, sanitary fixture, or other sewer apparatus.    (b)    This section may not be construed to:        (1)    require a person to have a sewer cleaner’s license to clean a sewer on the person’s own property;        (2)    prevent a person from cleaning a sewer on the person’s own property; or        (3)    apply to or prohibit the cleaning by any person of a sewer or sanitary fixture of any dwelling, commercial or industrial establishment, or premises owned or operated by the person.    (c)    The Commission shall adopt and enforce regulations governing sewer cleaning in sanitary sewer lines, pipes, and fixtures connected to the Commission’s sanitary sewer system.    (d)    (1)    (i)    To qualify for a sewer cleaner’s license, a person need not be a master plumber.            (ii)    A sewer cleaner’s license does not authorize the licensee to engage in the plumbing business other than sewer cleaning.        (2)    The Commission:            (i)    shall require that a person other than a licensed master plumber who is engaged in or represents the person to the public as engaged in sewer cleaning be licensed by the Commission;            (ii)    may require a bond of the licensee to insure compliance with and adherence to the regulations adopted by the Commission;            (iii)    may establish qualifications and examine applicants concerning their competency and qualifications for a license under this section; and            (iv)    may require a reasonable fee for the issuance and renewal of a license in an amount not more than one–half of the fee charged for a master plumber’s license.
MD. Public Utilities Code Ann. §  24-202 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Utilities|Division II - Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission|Title 24 - Plumbing, Waterworks, and Sewer Construction|Subtitle 2 - Sewer Cleaning and Sewage Leaks|Section 24-202 - Notice Requirements

    (a)    Within 24 hours of the discovery of a leak in a sanitary sewer line, pipe, or fixture that is connected to the sanitary sewer system of the Commission, the Commission shall:        (1)    notify the county and any municipal corporation in which the sewage leak is located about:            (i)    the sewage leak; and            (ii)    the Commission’s intended action concerning the sewage leak; and        (2)    include the following on the Commission’s Web site:            (i)    notice to the general public about the sewage leak; and            (ii)    the phone number for obtaining additional information from the Commission.    (b)    The Commission shall adopt regulations to implement this section.
MD. Public Utilities Code Ann. §  24-203 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Utilities|Division II - Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission|Title 24 - Plumbing, Waterworks, and Sewer Construction|Subtitle 2 - Sewer Cleaning and Sewage Leaks|Section 24-203 - Posting Requirements for Sewage Leaks

    (a)    In this section, “public access point” includes a parking lot, playground, picnic area, boat launching ramp, or park.    (b)    Within 24 hours after a leak is reported, the Commission shall post warning signs at each public access point to a waterway that becomes contaminated by a leak in a sanitary sewer line, pipe, or fixture that is connected to the sanitary sewer system of the Commission.    (c)    A warning sign posted under this section shall include:        (1)    the source and date of discovery of the leak; and        (2)    the contact information, including a telephone number, of the Commission for members of the general public to use for obtaining additional information.    (d)    The Commission:        (1)    shall post the warning signs downstream from the leak in accordance with regulations adopted by the Commission; and        (2)    is not required to post any warning sign upstream from a leak.    (e)    The Commission shall adopt regulations to implement this section, including regulations concerning:        (1)    the minimum distance from the source of a leak within which warning signs must be posted; and        (2)    the form and content of the warning signs.
MD. Public Utilities Code Ann. §  25-101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Utilities|Division II - Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission|Title 25 - Rates and Charges|Subtitle 1 - In General|Section 25-101 - Nonuniform Conditions for Service

    (a)    In this section, “industrial user” means:        (1)    an industry identified in the category “Division D – Manufacturing” of the North American Industry Classification System developed by the United States Office of Management and Budget; or        (2)    any industry in another class of significant waste producers that the Commission establishes by regulation.    (b)    Notwithstanding any other provision of this subtitle or Subtitles 3 through 5 of this title that requires a regulation, rate, or charge to be uniform throughout the sanitary district, if the Commission determines that in any area of the sanitary district the conditions for service from any of its systems, including the cost of instituting and maintaining the service, are substantially different from the conditions for service generally in the sanitary district, the Commission may define the area as a subdistrict and adopt a different regulation, rate, or charge to apply in that subdistrict.    (c)    Notwithstanding any other provision of this subtitle or Subtitles 3 through 5 of this title that requires a regulation, rate, or charge to be uniform throughout the sanitary district, if the Commission determines that conditions for service from any of its systems, including the cost of maintaining and operating the systems, to a property occupied by an industrial user are substantially different from the conditions for service generally in the sanitary district, the Commission may adopt regulations and set higher rates or charges or adopt more restrictive usage regulations for industrial users.    (d)    Before adopting any different regulation, rate, or charge under this section, the Commission shall:        (1)    publish notice of the proposed modification in at least one newspaper of general circulation in each county of the sanitary district; and        (2)    hold a public hearing on the necessity or advisability of a modification of the regulation, rate, or charge.
MD. Public Utilities Code Ann. §  25-102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Utilities|Division II - Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission|Title 25 - Rates and Charges|Subtitle 1 - In General|Section 25-102 - Applicability of Other Laws or Regulations

    Except as provided in Subtitle 2 of this title, any law or regulation that applies in the sanitary district shall apply to any property for which the front foot benefit charge or ad valorem tax is suspended or exempted.
MD. Public Utilities Code Ann. §  25-103 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Utilities|Division II - Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission|Title 25 - Rates and Charges|Subtitle 1 - In General|Section 25-103 - Ad Valorem Tax -- Areas Without Tax

    (a)    The intent of this section:        (1)    is to declare the effect of the Acts of the General Assembly that have added area or property to the sanitary district on the conditions provided in this section; and        (2)    is not to amend any of the conditions established by these Acts.    (b)    Until the Commission begins, extends, or acquires a water or sanitary sewer system in an area or property added to the sanitary district and makes water or sewer service available to the properties in the area:        (1)    the Commission may not seek the imposition of an ad valorem tax on that area or property; and        (2)    the area or property added to the sanitary district is included in the sanitary district for all purposes of this division, except as a taxing district.
MD. Public Utilities Code Ann. §  25-104 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Utilities|Division II - Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission|Title 25 - Rates and Charges|Subtitle 1 - In General|Section 25-104 - Modification of Rate, Charge, Tax, or Assessment -- Notice and Hearing

    If the Commission determines that it is necessary or advisable to modify an existing rate, charge, or assessment, the Commission shall:        (1)    publish notice of the proposed modification in at least one newspaper of general circulation in each county of the sanitary district; and        (2)    hold a public hearing on the necessity or advisability of the proposed modification.
MD. Public Utilities Code Ann. §  25-105 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Utilities|Division II - Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission|Title 25 - Rates and Charges|Subtitle 1 - In General|Section 25-105 - Appeals to Public Service Commission

    (a)    (1)    An appeal to the Public Service Commission  of the reasonableness of any rate, charge, or assessment of the Commission may be taken by:            (i)    an individual who has a financial interest in the appeal; or            (ii)    the county council of Montgomery County or Prince George’s County.        (2)    Under regulations of the Public Service Commission, on appeal under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Public Service Commission shall determine the reasonableness of the rate, charge, or assessment of the Commission.    (b)    An appeal under this section shall be taken by filing a written complaint within 30 days after the date on which the Commission set the rate or fixed the charge or assessment.
MD. Public Utilities Code Ann. §  25-106 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Utilities|Division II - Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission|Title 25 - Rates and Charges|Subtitle 1 - In General|Section 25-106 - Refunds

    (a)    Except for assessments and benefit charges authorized by Subtitle 2 of this title, this section applies to any fee or charge imposed by the Commission.    (b)    (1)    A person may file a written claim with the Commission, in a form and containing the information and supporting documents required by the Commission, for a refund of the amount of a fee or charge the person paid to the Commission that exceeds the amount that is properly and legally payable.        (2)    If the property for which the fee or charge was paid has been transferred to a new owner after the payment, the new owner may file the claim for the refund.    (c)    (1)    On the receipt of a claim for a refund under subsection (b) of this section, the Commission shall investigate the merits of the claim.        (2)    On the request of the claimant, the Commission, or the Commission’s designee, shall hold a hearing on the claim.        (3)    A claim shall be disallowed unless it is filed within 3 years after the date of the payment for which the refund is requested.        (4)    The Commission shall pay interest on any amount refunded under this section, calculated at the rate of 6% per year, starting 180 days from the date the claim was made.    (d)    If the Commission fails to reach a final decision on a claim within 180 days after the date the claim is filed, the failure shall be deemed a final rejection of the claim.    (e)    Within 30 days after the date of final action by the Commission on a claim for a refund filed under subsection (b) of this section, a petition for judicial review may be filed with the circuit court as provided in Title 7, Chapter 200 of the Maryland Rules.    (f)    Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, the Commission may refund a payment that the Commission determines was paid in excess of the amount that was properly and legally payable, whether or not the person who made the payment files a claim for a refund.
MD. Public Utilities Code Ann. §  25-201 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Public Utilities|Division II - Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission|Title 25 - Rates and Charges|Subtitle 2 - Benefit Charges|Section 25-201 - "Sewer" Defined

    In this subtitle, “sewer” means a sanitary sewer.