§ 23-19.15-7. Waiver.
The director may grant a waiver, to the extent necessary, from applicable provisions listed in § 23-19.15-6(b) provided the homeowner demonstrates undue hardship, defined as having an annual income of less than or equal to eighty percent (80%) of the appropriate household size area median income determined by the federal Housing and Urban Development standards for the community within which the cesspool is located, and the cesspool is not a failed system as defined herein. No waiver shall exceed five (5) years from the dates specified in § 23-19.15-6(b). Any waiver granted shall expire upon transfer or sale of the land or easement upon which the cesspool is located.
History of Section.P.L. 2007, ch. 136, § 1; P.L. 2007, ch. 233, § 1; P.L. 2011, ch. 285, § 1; P.L. 2011, ch. 380, § 1; P.L. 2015, ch. 163, § 1; P.L. 2015, ch. 185, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 23-19.15 - The Rhode Island Cesspool Act of 2007
Section 23-19.15-1. - Short title.
Section 23-19.15-2. - Legislative findings.
Section 23-19.15-3. - Declaration of purpose.
Section 23-19.15-4. - Definitions.
Section 23-19.15-6. - Cesspool removal and replacement.
Section 23-19.15-8. - Exemption.
Section 23-19.15-9. - Notice to remove and replace cesspools.
Section 23-19.15-10. - Regulations.
Section 23-19.15-11. - Severability and construction.
Section 23-19.15-12. - Cesspool removal and replacement requirements at property transfer.