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HI SB369
Bill
AI Summary
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Establishes a "time of transfer wastewater system inspection program" within the Department of Health to require inspection and repair of individual wastewater systems when residential properties are sold or transferred.
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Exempts certain transfers from inspection requirements, including transfers between joint tenants, to spouses/children/parents, and transfers between spouses resulting from divorce or legal separation.
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Requires failing wastewater systems to be repaired or replaced within one year by either the current or prospective property owner to meet department design and construction standards.
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Removes restrictions on cesspool conversion options and requires all cesspools to be upgraded or converted to any department-approved wastewater system (rather than only septic or aerobic systems) by January 1, 2050.
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Authorizes the Department of Health Director to grant exemptions from cesspool conversion requirements based on documented infeasibility, including small lot size, steep topography, poor soils, or accessibility issues.
Legislative Description
Relating To Wastewater Systems.
Cesspool Conversion
Last Action
Referred to EEP/HHH, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 22
3/11/2021