§9–1114.

    (a)    (1)    In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.

        (2)    “Delegated authority” means a local health department or county government to which the Department has delegated authority to administer a well and septic program.

        (3)    “Well and septic program” means a program under which a delegated authority issues permits for:

            (i)    The installation of on–site sewage disposal systems; and

            (ii)    The construction of wells.

    (b)    On or before December 1, 2024, a delegated authority shall submit a schedule of review times for well and septic program permits to the Department for approval.

    (c)    Beginning 3 months after the schedule submitted in accordance with subsection (b) of this section is approved by the Department, and every 3 months thereafter, a delegated authority shall submit well and septic program permit data to the Department for review.