Ch. 36

1993 LAWS OF MARYLAND

(2)     An order, rule or regulation promulgated by the Governor pursuant to
this subsection may provide for the imposition of a civil penalty not to exceed $1,000 for
each violation, in lieu of or in addition to the penalties provided for in subsection (g) of
this section, and for the method and conditions of its collection.

(3)     This subsection may not be construed to authorize the establishment of
oil refineries, deep water ports, offshore drilling facilities or other similar major capital
facilities.

(4)     Orders, rules and regulations promulgated by the Governor pursuant to
the powers granted above, under this subsection shall first be presented to the Joint
Committee on Administrative, Executive, and Legislative Review or whatever other joint
committee if any may be substituted by law by the General Assembly to carry out its
responsibilities with respect to the energy crisis for approval or rejection. If the
committee fails to take action within seven days of submission of the orders, rules and
regulations, the orders, rules and regulations shall become effective as promulgated by
the Governor. In the event of extraordinary circumstances in which it is not feasible to
secure the approval of the committee an order, rule, or regulation may become effective
immediately, and shall within two days be communicated to the chairman of the
committee and be subject to reversal by the full committee which shall be convened
within five days of communication of the order, rule or regulation. All records of orders,
rules and regulations and committee meetings shall be open to the public.

(5)     In addition to the specific emergency powers contained in this subtitle,
the General Assembly of Maryland recognizes and confirms the Governor's power to
exercise fully the authority necessary to implement any federal mandatory energy
emergency program as set forth in any federal programs, laws, orders, rules, or
regulations relating to the allocation, conservation, or consumption of energy resources.

SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall take effect
July 1, 1993.

Approved April 13, 1993.

CHAPTER 36
(House Bill 246)

AN ACT concerning

Washington County - Septic Tank Installers - Licensure

FOR the purpose of authorizing the County Commissioners of Washington County to
adopt by ordinance or resolution a licensing scheme for septic system installers who
perform certain work; providing that the County Commissioners may set a license
fee and may require a performance bond; providing that an individual licensed in
Washington County does not need a license to provide plumbing services in order to
perform certain work; and generally relating to the licensing of septic system
installers in Washington County.

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