Septic tanks in Garrett County

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    (a)    In Garrett County, before constructing on private property a building that will need a septic tank disposal system, the person who proposes to construct the building shall obtain a septic tank permit from the Garrett County Health Department.

    (b)    An applicant for a septic tank permit under this section shall submit to the Garrett County Health Department:

        (1)    An application on the form that the Garrett County Health Department requires; and

        (2)    A plan for the septic tank system.

    (c)    Before issuing a septic tank permit, the Garrett County Health Department may inspect the site of the proposed septic tank.

    (d)    If it approves the application, the Garrett County Health Department shall issue a septic tank permit.

    (e)    A person may not build a septic tank in violation of this section.

    (f)    A person who violates subsection (e) of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $100.


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