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MS HB378
Bill
Status
1/31/2017
Primary Sponsor
Mark Formby
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AI Summary
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Owners of residences or businesses with operating and properly functioning water wells are not required to connect to public water systems when they become available.
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Owners of residences or businesses with operating and properly functioning individual on-site wastewater disposal systems are not required to connect to centralized wastewater treatment systems when they become available.
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If disputes arise about whether a water well or wastewater disposal system is properly functioning, a licensed professional engineer's ruling takes precedence over any determination by state or local governing bodies.
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Amends existing law to clarify that centralized systems being "available or feasible" does not override the exemptions for properly functioning private wells and septic systems.
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Takes effect July 1, 2017.
Legislative Description
Water wells and septic tanks; if properly functioning, owners not required to connect property to central system.
Last Action
Died In Committee
1/31/2017