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This bill modifies Missouri's sewage regulation laws by updating requirements for on-site sewage disposal systems and creating new standards for soil evaluation and system construction. The bill requires the Department of Health and Senior Services to develop state standards for sewage tank location, size, and lateral lines based on soil properties, and mandates a registration program for on-site wastewater treatment system professionals by January 1, 2026. It establishes new qualifications for professionals who can conduct soil morphology evaluations, including licensed engineers, geologists, and soil scientists, and requires a continuing education program for these professionals. The bill also changes the permitting process for sewage system construction, now mandating that individuals obtain a construction permit and submit an application with fees set to cover administrative costs. Additionally, the bill eliminates previous provisions related to annual reviews of county and city enforcement and replaces them with a new mandatory registration and professional qualification system. The changes aim to improve the oversight and quality of on-site sewage disposal system installation and maintenance across Missouri.

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