Landfill systems -- Closing and covering when operations end

1. Law
2. Maryland Code
3. Environment
4. Water, Ice, and Sanitary Facilities
5. Regulation by State
6. Water Supply Systems, Sewerage Systems, and Refuse Disposal Systems
7. Landfill systems -- Closing and covering when operations end

    (a)    When landfill operations end, the holder of a permit issued under this subtitle for a landfill system shall close and cover all of the land for which the permit was issued in a manner that prevents:

        (1)    Erosion;

        (2)    Health and safety hazards;

        (3)    Nuisances; and

        (4)    Pollution.

    (b)    The Department shall adopt regulations that set standards for the closing and covering of landfill systems.

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