This bill amends existing law to allow homeowners to install or repair a waste disposal system for their own domicile without obtaining an installer's permit, provided they comply with the rules set by the department. The bill introduces new language that specifies homeowners can install both replacement and new waste disposal systems without a permit under certain conditions. These conditions include adherence to department rules, construction work performed by the property owner or a permitted septic system installer, certification by a permitted septic system designer or installer that the system is built according to approved design and rules, and a homeowner affidavit stating the property will be their domicile for at least two years after system approval, with penalties for violation.

The bill also includes the deletion of gender-specific language, replacing "his" with "their" to make the language gender-neutral. Additionally, it mandates the department to adopt rules related to the installation of waste disposal systems. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage, with an approved date of July 03, 2024, and an effective date of September 01, 2024.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 485-A:36
As Amended by the House: 485-A:36
Version adopted by both bodies: 485-A:36
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION: 485-A:36