Maryland § 7-422

Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 7-422, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 7-422.

    (a)    Each public school that receives notice of a contaminated drinking water supply from the school’s supplier of water, in accordance with § 9-410 of the Environment Article or otherwise, shall send notice of the drinking water contamination to the parent or legal guardian of each student attending the school.

    (b)    The notice shall:

        (1)    Be sent by the school within 10 business days after receipt of the notice of contamination from the school’s water supplier;

        (2)    Be in writing;

        (3)    Identify the contaminants and their levels in the school’s water supply; and

        (4)    Describe the school’s plan for dealing with the water contamination problem until the school’s water is determined by the appropriate authority to be safe for consumption.

Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 7-422

What does Maryland Code § 7-422 cover?

Section 7-422 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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