Section 25-503 – Service Rates for Sewer Usage
(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsections (c), (d), and (e) of this section, the Commission shall impose a sewer usage charge, based on the water consumption of each property, against all properties connected to the Commission’s sewer system to provide funds for: (1) payment of principal and interest for bonds authorized under § 22–102(a) and (b) […]
Section 25-504 – Billing
(a) The Commission: (1) may provide for the billing and collection of the water and sewer usage charges on an estimated basis for periods of 6 months or less, based on the historical daily average consumption calculated from actual previous usage; (2) shall read the meter at least once every 6 months; and (3) (i) shall base the final bill […]
Section 25-505 – Acquisition of Property
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Acquiring authority” means the State, Montgomery County, Prince George’s County, or any municipality or unit of the State, Montgomery County, or Prince George’s County. (3) “Bill for water and sewer usage charges” includes, if applicable, the late payment penalty provided under § 25–504(c) of this subtitle. […]
Section 25-506 – Service to Charitable Institutions
(a) In this section, “charitable institution” means an institution: (1) that is located in Montgomery County or Prince George’s County; and (2) whose purpose is primarily charitable. (b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, if a charitable institution does not discriminate against the entrance or care of residents of Montgomery County or Prince George’s County, the […]
Section 25-507 – Charges to State and Local Governments
(a) This section may not be construed to invalidate a contract between the Commission and a municipality located in the sanitary district without the consent of the municipality. (b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, the Commission shall charge and collect its service rate for water, including a ready to serve charge, for all […]
Section 25-508 – Prince George’s County Ombudsman; Interruption of Services
(a) This section applies only in Prince George’s County. (b) There is an Office of Prince George’s County Ombudsman in the Commission. (c) The Prince George’s County Executive, with the approval of the Prince George’s County Council, shall appoint an Ombudsman. (d) (1) (i) Prince George’s County shall: 1. pay the Ombudsman’s salary; 2. provide to the Ombudsman any benefits available to other […]
Section 25-502 – Service Rates for Water
(a) (1) Except as provided in this subtitle, the service rate for water shall consist of: (i) a minimum or a ready to serve charge; and (ii) a charge for water used. (2) The minimum or ready to serve charge shall be based on the size of the meter on the water connection leading to the property. (3) The charge for […]
Section 25-212 – Property Acquired for Public Use
(a) Except as provided for the Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County under § 25–204(d)(2) of this subtitle, when the State or a county or municipality, or a unit of the State or a county, acquires property for public use that is subject to a benefit charge imposed under this subtitle, the benefit charge shall be […]
Section 25-213 – Omissions and Mistakes
(a) This section applies to: (1) an omission or mistake previously made by the Commission; or (2) a judgment or decree previously rendered on a property if front foot benefit charge payments have not been made on the property. (b) (1) When the Commission discovers an omission or mistake or within a reasonable time after a court renders a judgment […]
Section 25-214 – Collection of Benefit Charge
(a) This section applies to the collection of benefit charges for the Commission by the directors of finance of Prince George’s County and Montgomery County or by other tax collecting authorities in those counties. (b) Each year, for 30 days before the collection of taxes begins in Montgomery County and Prince George’s County, the Commission shall have […]