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Senate Panel Reconsiders Property‑Transfer Septic Inspections to Curb Failures and Water Pollution
Summary
SB165 would require on‑site sewage disposal inspections (with pump‑outs in many cases) at property transfer to detect failing septic systems earlier. Supporters including Team Septic, riverkeepers, and MDE say the measure will protect waterways and public health; realtors expressed concerns about mandatory inspections in all transfers.
The committee heard SB165, a measure that would require inspections of on‑site sewage disposal systems at property transfer (and in some rental contexts) to identify failing septic systems before buyers and neighbors face contamination or health risks.
Sponsor Senator Ben Brooks said the bill is a measured approach to improving transparency and information…
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