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OK SB1765

Bill

Status

Passed

4/26/2010

Primary Sponsor

Don Armes

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Origin

Senate

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends 27A O.S. 2001, Section 2-6-403 to replace references to "private individual sewage disposal systems" with "individual sewage treatment systems" throughout the statute.

  • Requires persons contracting with installers to modify or install on-site sewage treatment systems for residences or businesses to certify the number of bedrooms or water usage so the system can be properly sized.

  • Modifies reinspection procedures to prohibit the Department of Environmental Quality from requiring uncovering of approved systems upon reinspection unless evidence shows the system has not functioned properly.

  • Maintains existing requirements for residential development plat approval by the Department, including descriptions of sewage treatment methods and lot size specifications.

  • Declares an emergency effective upon passage and approval.

Legislative Description

Environment and natural resources; modifying regulation of public sewage treatment systems. Emergency.

Natural Resources

Last Action

Approved by Governor 04/22/2010

4/26/2010

Committee Referrals

Agriculture and Rural Development3/18/2010
General Government3/16/2010
Energy and Environment2/2/2010

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