(a) In Garrett County, before constructing on private property a building that will need a septic tank disposal system, the person who proposes to construct the building shall obtain a septic tank permit from the Garrett County Health Department. (b) An applicant for a septic tank permit under this section shall submit to the Garrett County Health Department: (1) An application on the form that the Garrett County Health Department requires; and (2) A plan for the septic tank system. (c) Before issuing a septic tank permit, the Garrett County Health Department may inspect the site of the proposed septic tank. (d) If it approves the application, the Garrett County Health Department shall issue a septic tank permit. (e) A person may not build a septic tank in violation of this section. (f) A person who violates subsection (e) of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $100.
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