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Introduced
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
In Committee
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requiring the local health department in Frederick County to approve, without change or comment, plans for well or septic service related to lots that were subdivided and recorded in the Frederick County land records during the period between January 1, 1976, and December 31, 2019, both inclusive, unless the local health department issues a formal written finding of imminent threat to public health, safety, or welfare.
AI Summary
This bill, applicable only in Frederick County, mandates that the local health department must approve plans for well or septic service without any changes or comments, provided the plans are for a "lot" – defined as a parcel of land subdivided and recorded between January 1, 1976, and December 31, 2019 – and are prepared by a certified professional engineer for complex systems or a licensed environmental health specialist for traditional systems. The only exception to this automatic approval is if the local health department issues a formal written finding that the plan poses an "imminent threat to public health, safety, or welfare," which can then be appealed within 30 days.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
First Reading Environment and Transportation (on 02/12/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1337?ys=2026RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb1337f.pdf |
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