(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, each waterworks, wastewater works, and industrial wastewater works shall be under the supervision of a superintendent who is certified in the appropriate classification.
(b) A waterworks, a wastewater works, and an industrial wastewater works may have a certified operator serve in responsible charge instead of a certified superintendent if approved by the Department and if the facility:
(1) Serves fewer than 500 persons;
(2) Has minimal treatment requirements as determined by the Department; and
(3) Employs no more than two operators.
(c) The Department shall enforce this section.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 12 - Waterworks and Waste Systems Operators
Subtitle 4 - Miscellaneous Provisions
Section 12-401 - Classification of Waterworks, Wastewater Works, and Industrial Wastewater Works
Section 12-402 - Supervision of Waterworks, Wastewater Works, and Industrial Wastewater Works