S-3225

   Amend Senate File 616 as follows:
   1.  Page 1, after line 6 by inserting: 
   <Sec. ___.  Section 455B.173, subsection 3, Code 2021, is amended by adding the following new paragraph:
   NEW PARAGRAPH.  c.  Rules shall not be adopted that require an owner of a peat moss biofilter system, a recirculating textile filter system, or an aerobic treatment unit to enter into a maintenance contract. However, a person who owns a peat moss biofilter system, a recirculating textile filter system, or an aerobic treatment unit shall have their system inspected and, if necessary, have maintenance performed by a technician at least once every three years.>
   2.  Title page, by striking lines 1 and 2 and inserting <An Act relating to maintenance requirements for septic tank systems, and making penalties applicable.>
   3.  By renumbering as necessary.

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ANNETTE SWEENEY