Maryland § 13-301
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 13-301, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13-301.
(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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 13-301
What does Maryland Code § 13-301 cover?
Section 13-301 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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