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LAWS OF MARYLAND

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definition of "public water system" in the
federal Safe Drinking Water Act, see 42 U.S.C. §
300f.

(E) WATER QUALITY LABORATORY.

"WATER QUALITY LABORATORY" MEANS ANY PERSON WHO, BY ANY
METHOD, EXAMINES A PUBLIC DRINKING WATER SYSTEM:

(1) TO DETERMINE WHETHER IT COMPLIES WITH THE
FEDERAL SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT OR STATE STANDARDS FOR
PUBLIC DRINKING WATER; OR

(2) TO PRODUCE LABORATORY INFORMATION FOR
ENFORCEMENT OF THE FEDERAL SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT OR STATE
STANDARDS FOR PUBLIC DRINKING WATER.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This subsection formerly appeared as
Article 43, § 34A(a)(3).

In item (1) of this subsection, "federal" is
substituted for "National". See the revisor's
note to subsection (d) of this section.

The only other changes are in style.

REVISOR'S NOTE TO SECTION: Former Article 43, §
34A(a)(4) and (6), which defined "Department" and
"Secretary", is deleted in light of the
definitions of those terms in § 1-101 of this
article.

9-1002. EXEMPTION FROM FEES.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SUBTITLE THAT REQUIRE THE
PAYMENT OF A FEE FOR CERTIFICATION OR RENEWAL OF A
CERTIFICATION DO NOT APPLY TO ANY COUNTY OR MUNICIPAL
CORPORATION IN THIS STATE.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section is new language derived
without substantive change from former Article
43, § 34A(n).

The former reference to "Baltimore City" is
deleted in light of the definition of "county" in
§ 1-101 of this article.

The words "in this State" are new language added,
in conformity to legislative intent, for clarity.

9-1003. DUTIES OF DEPARTMENT AND SECRETARY.

(A) DEPARTMENT.

THE DEPARTMENT SHALL: