Bill > H2274

This bill aims to address the issue of 1,4 Dioxane, a potentially hazardous chemical, in well water serving residential properties. The key provisions include: (1) requiring the Commissioner of Public Health to prepare a standard notification form and materials to inform prospective purchasers about the possible presence of 1,4 Dioxane in the well water, (2) mandating that sellers and real estate agents provide this information to prospective buyers prior to signing a purchase and sale agreement or lease with an option to purchase, (3) allowing buyers to have the water tested for 1,4 Dioxane and giving them time to do so before finalizing the purchase, and (4) imposing penalties on owners who fail to comply with the disclosure requirements.

Health and Social Services

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2274