Environmental
Maine's subsurface septic system regulations are enforced by which agency?
AMaine Real Estate Commission
BMaine Department of Health and Human Services / Plumbing Program✓ Correct
CMaine Department of Transportation
DLocal fire marshal
Explanation
Subsurface wastewater disposal (septic systems) in Maine is regulated under Title 30-A (Plumbing Code) and administered by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (Maine CDC / Plumbing Program), with local licensing plumbers and inspectors.
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