§342D-50.5 Treated or raw sewage; prohibition. (a) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, no person, including any public body, shall discharge any treated or raw sewage into state waters after December 31, 2026; provided that this section shall not apply to a sewage treatment plant that: (1) Utilizes sewage to produce clean energy pursuant to section 196-10.5; and (2) Is in compliance with this chapter, rules adopted pursuant to this chapter, or a permit or variance issued by the director. (b) Nothing in this section shall be construed to: (1) Prohibit the use of reclaimed or recycled water for a beneficial purpose as provided by law; or (2) Allow the discharge of treated or raw sewage into state waters in violation of any federal statute, rule, or regulation. [L 2016, c 248, §1]
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