(a) The Department shall adopt rules and regulations for the construction of wells.
(b) The rules and regulations may recognize a variation:
(1) In the primary use or construction of wells; and
(2) Of the materials penetrated in different localities.
(c) Before the Department adopts any rule or regulation that relates to the construction of wells, the Department shall submit the proposed rule or regulation to the Board for comment.
(d) Notwithstanding any provisions to the contrary, a county board of health, delegated by the Department of the Environment to implement a well inspection program, may collect a fee for the issuance of well permits required under § 9-1306 of this subtitle. However, a county health department may not collect a fee for test or irrigation wells.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 9 - Water, Ice, and Sanitary Facilities
Section 9-1302 - When Well Considered Abandoned
Section 9-1303 - Scope of Subtitle
Section 9-1304 - Limitation on Power of Political Subdivisions
Section 9-1305 - Rules and Regulations -- Construction of Wells
Section 9-1305.1 - Rules and Regulations -- Testing Wells
Section 9-1306 - Permit Required; Temporary Dewatering Devices
Section 9-1307 - Applications for and Conditions on Permits; Fees; Term
Section 9-1308 - Report on Completion of Drilling
Section 9-1309 - Maintenance and Abandonment of Wells