Ch. 306                                    LAWS OF MARYLAND

(b) (1) Any person aggrieved by a final decision of the
Board under § [20-308] 12-308 of this subtitle may not appeal to
the Secretary or Board of Review but may take a direct judicial
appeal.

(2) The appeal shall be made as provided for judicial
review of final decisions in the Administrative Procedure Act.

Subtitle 4. Miscellaneous Provisions

[20-401] 12-401.

(a)  The Secretary shall classify all waterworks, wastewater
works, and industrial wastewater works in this State.

(b)  In determining the classification of a waterworks,
wastewater works, or industrial wastewater works, the Secretary
shall consider:

(1)  The size or capacity of the facility;

(2)  The type of treatment used;

(3)  The character of the water or wastes treated; and

(4)  Any other physical conditions that affect the
facility.

[20-402] 12-402.

Each waterworks, wastewater works, and industrial wastewater
works shall be under the supervision of a superintendent who is
certified in the appropriate classification.

[20-403] 12-403.

The Secretary shall adopt rules and regulations to carry out
the provisions of this title.

[20-404] 12-404.

(a)  The Department shall provide the necessary training
throughout this State to carry out the provisions of this title.

(b)  The Department shall request budget support for the
federal and State approved training center in this State.

Subtitle 5. Prohibited Acts; Penalties

[20-501] 12-501.

(a) A person or municipal or private corporation may not
operate a waterworks, wastewater works, or industrial wastewater

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