Maryland Ups the Ante for Bay Protection

Maryland’s “flush tax” could be used to fill a hole in the Chesapeake Bay Restoration Fund. Passed in 2004, the Bay Restoration Fee charges each household and septic system $30 a year to help improve water quality in the Bay.

Maryland’s “flush tax” could be used to fill a hole in the Chesapeake Bay Restoration Fund. Passed in 2004, the Bay Restoration Fee charges each household and septic system $30 a year to help improve water quality in the Bay. An increase to $54 is one option being considered by the...

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