Bill > SB914

This bill modifies regulations for on-site sewage disposal systems, which are systems used to treat and dispose of wastewater on a property when a public sewer system is not available. The Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) will develop state standards for these systems, considering soil properties and construction, and will define who is qualified to conduct soil evaluations, including licensed professional engineers, sanitarians, qualified geologists, and soil scientists with specific coursework. The bill also establishes a mandatory registration program for on-site wastewater treatment system professionals, requiring continuing education before January 1, 2027, and allows for percolation tests to be accepted if soil morphology evaluations are not feasible, though this provision will expire after December 31, 2026. Furthermore, it requires individuals to obtain a construction permit before building or making significant repairs to an on-site sewage disposal system, which involves submitting an application and a fee, with the DHSS authorized to set reasonable fees to cover administrative costs.