Maryland reports on county growth law compliance

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ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Land development maps adopted by Frederick and Cecil counties have “largely ignored” a state law designed to limit septic system growth to fight pollution, according to a state report released Friday. But the law does not allow the state to mandate changes to the plans.

The Maryland Department of Planning said in a report that the two counties have failed to designate much land that wouldn’t allow major residential subdivisions that rely on septic systems.

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