§ 3631. Definition As used in this chapter: (1) “Sewage system” means an on-site sewage disposal system. (2) “Proper performance” means a sewage system which operates so as to: (A) prevent surfacing of sewage and the creation of a health hazard; and (B) prevent the pollution and contamination of drinking water supplies, groundwater, and surface […]
§ 3632. Standards for ordinances (a) The Secretary of Natural Resources shall adopt by rule minimum standards for municipal ordinances regulating sewage systems. (b) The purpose of these standards shall be to achieve the proper performance of sewage systems. (c) The rules may contain recommended procedures for municipalities to use in considering applications for permits. […]
§ 3633. Ordinance (a) A municipality may adopt an ordinance under chapter 59 of this title relating to sewage systems. (b) The ordinance shall not take effect until it is approved by the Department of Environmental Conservation as being at least as stringent as the minimum standards under section 3632 of this title. (c) The […]
§ 3634. Permit An ordinance under this chapter shall require a permit for the installation or replacement of sewage systems. (Added 1983, No. 117 (Adj. Sess.), § 1.)
§ 3635. Limitation Nothing in this chapter or in any ordinance relieves any person of obligations under the law for the proper performance of a sewage system. (Added 1983, No. 117 (Adj. Sess.), § 1.)
