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§ 9-726. Sewer service

West's Annotated Code of MarylandEnvironment

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Environment
Title 9. Water, Ice, & Sanitary Facilities (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 7. Regulation by Municipalities and Political Subdivisions
Part III. Assessments, Rates, and Charges by Political Subdivisions for Water and Sewerage Service
MD Code, Environment, § 9-726
§ 9-726. Sewer service
Currentness
Charge and collection
(a) The political subdivision shall:
(1) Select a reasonable basis for imposing the sewer service charge; and
(2) Collect the sewer service charge once, twice, or four times a year.
Overdue bills
(b) If any bill for sewer service remains unpaid after 60 days from the date the bill was sent:
(1) The bill shall be collectible from the owner of the property served in the same manner and subject to the same interest as taxes are collectible in the county in which the water or sewerage system lies; and
(2) The sewer service charges shall be a first lien on the property.

Credits

Added by Acts 1982, c. 240, § 2.
Formerly Art. 43, § 427A.
MD Code, Environment, § 9-726, MD ENVIR § 9-726
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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