{"data":{"id":"us-md/md.-code-local-government-13-916","jurisdiction":"us-md","citation":"Md. Code, Local Government § 13–916","heading":"","body":"(a) The provisions of §§ 9–105 and 9–106 of this article apply to an act, an\nordinance, or a resolution adopted by a commission county under this section.\n(b) (1) This subsection applies only to Frederick County, Harford\nCounty, and Kent County.\n(2) The governing body of a county may:\n(i) adopt regulations for the issuance of plumbing permits for\nthe installation of sanitary systems, plumbing, and plumbing fixtures; and\n(ii) impose a fee for the permits and for enforcement of the\npermits.\n(c) (1) This subsection applies only to Frederick County and Harford\nCounty.\n(2) The governing body of a county may:\n(i) adopt a plumbing code to regulate the construction of\nwater, sewer, drainage, and sanitary facilities;\n(ii) employ personnel to enforce the code; and\n(iii) provide criminal penalties for a violation of the code.\n(3) (i) If the County Commissioners of Frederick County adopt a\nplumbing code, the county commissioners shall appoint an Advisory Plumbing Board.\n(ii) The Advisory Plumbing Board shall consist of an\nindividual designated by the Frederick County health officer, two plumbers, and two\nother individuals.\n(iii) The Advisory Plumbing Board shall assist in the drafting,\nadoption, and enforcement of the plumbing code.\n(iv) The term of a member is 4 years.\n(v) The terms of members are staggered as required by the\nterms provided for members of the Advisory Plumbing Board on October 1, 2013.\n(vi) At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a\nsuccessor is appointed and qualifies.\n(vii) A member who is appointed after a term has begun serves\nonly for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.\n(4) (i) If the governing body of Harford County adopts a plumbing\ncode, the governing body shall appoint an Advisory Plumbing Board.\n(ii) The governing body of Harford County may enact a local\nlaw providing for the membership and terms of office for the Advisory Plumbing\nBoard.","path":["Article - Local Government"],"source_url":"https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=glg\u0026section=13-916","current_through":"2026-01-01","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T19:59:58Z","sha256":"4bc7c18fbfc422348cd43832df15538fa520e91f3bd4182f753d81ee492bc875","source_id":"us-md","stale":false,"prev":"us-md/md.-code-local-government-13-915","next":"us-md/md.-code-local-government-13-917"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}