A person may not discharge raw sewage or any other waste into the Patuxent River, the Severn River, or any of their tributaries. For the purpose of this subtitle, oyster and clam shells, and materials used in the culture of marine life are not considered waste. Also a discharge from a sewage treatment plant operating pursuant to the provisions of § 4–303 of this subtitle is not considered waste for the purposes of this section.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 3 - Watershed Sediment and Waste Control
Section 4-302 - Legislative Declaration
Section 4-302.1 - Patuxent River Watershed
Section 4-303 - Standards for Sewage Treatment Plants
Section 4-304 - Sewage Disposal Plan
Section 4-306 - Analysis of Stream Samples by County Health Department
Section 4-307 - Discharge of Sewage or Waste Into River
Section 4-309 - Restriction Upon Issuance of Grading and Building Permits in Severn River Watershed
Section 4-310 - Procedure for Erosion and Sedimentation Control for Severn River Watershed
Section 4-312 - Notice of Lien Created Under Subtitle in Favor of County or Governmental Unit
Section 4-313 - Injunctive Relief
Section 4-313.1 - Penalties for Violations of 4-302.1(b)(1), (C) or (D)