Maryland § 17-403
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 17-403, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17-403.
(a) (1) Except as otherwise provided by this division, the Commission may adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this division and any other laws the administration and enforcement of which are vested in the Commission.
(2) The Commission may:
(i) limit or regulate the use and supply of water service and sanitary sewer service on a temporary basis in any area or to any premises served by the Commission’s facilities, as the needs of the occasion and the protection of the Commission’s systems require;
(ii) adopt regulations that the Commission considers necessary for the public safety, health, comfort, or convenience in the construction, operation, maintenance, expansion, relocation, replacement, renovation, and repair of the Commission’s water system and sanitary sewer system; and
(iii) establish the forms of permits and specify the nature, type, and amount of information, detail, and engineering data that a person must submit to the Commission for any permit authorized or required by this division.
(b) Except for the immediate preservation of the public health and safety or for emergency provisions required to protect the Commission’s systems, the Commission shall publish a notice of any new regulation that is authorized by this section at least 30 days before its effective date in at least one newspaper of general circulation in each county of the sanitary district.
(c) A regulation adopted by the Commission under this section has the force and authority of law.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 17-403
What does Maryland Code § 17-403 cover?
Section 17-403 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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