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Deadline Dates For “Grandfathering” Private Septic Systems Approaching

May. 10, 2012 The Board of Garrett County Commissioners has announced important deadline dates and explained some provisions of a new Maryland law, effective July 1, that will affect land development with on-site sewage disposal or septic systems throughout the … Continue reading

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O’Malley vows action on septic systems

Governor says growth off sewer lines undermines progress By Michael Dresser, The Baltimore Sun 7:37 PM EST, December 29, 2011 Gov. Martin O’Malley promised a push during the coming legislative session to curb proliferation of large housing developments served by … Continue reading

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>Governor Martin O’Malley Announces Task Force to Examine Septic Pollution

>Yesterday, Governor O’Malley established a task force to study curbing pollution of the Chesapeake Bay from septic systems, saying he hoped it would help overcome concerns about the legislation he pushed unsuccessfully this year that would have banned large housing … Continue reading

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House of Delegates Passes MAR Septic Legislation

Jay’s note: This is great legislation for us here in Garrett County, as very few areas are serviced by public sewer. House of Delegates Passes MAR Septic Legislation HB 62 will ensure that property owners living in Maryland’s Critical Areas … Continue reading

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