Section 25-204 – Benefit Charge
(a) (1) When construction begins or within 12 months after completion of a water supply or sewer project, the Commission shall: (i) in accordance with a classification established under § 25–203 of this subtitle, impose a benefit charge on each property that abuts on the water main or sewer; and (ii) notify each property owner in writing of: 1. the […]
Section 25-205 – Exemption or Suspension of Benefit Charge
(a) (1) The Commission may not impose a front foot benefit charge on: (i) property owned by the State, a county, or a municipality; (ii) property in the sanitary district that is connected to or authorized by the Commission to be connected to a water or sewer system operated by: 1. a municipality; or 2. a water or sewer company under […]
Section 25-206 – Connection to Nonabutting Water Main or Sewer
(a) This section applies only to a property owner: (1) whose property does not abut a water main or sewer; and (2) who has not previously paid a benefit charge for the construction of the water main or sewer. (b) The Commission: (1) shall allow a property owner to connect to a nonabutting water main or sewer; (2) shall classify the […]
Section 25-101 – Nonuniform Conditions for Service
(a) In this section, “industrial user” means: (1) an industry identified in the category “Division D – Manufacturing” of the North American Industry Classification System developed by the United States Office of Management and Budget; or (2) any industry in another class of significant waste producers that the Commission establishes by regulation. (b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this […]
Section 25-102 – Applicability of Other Laws or Regulations
Except as provided in Subtitle 2 of this title, any law or regulation that applies in the sanitary district shall apply to any property for which the front foot benefit charge or ad valorem tax is suspended or exempted.
Section 25-103 – Ad Valorem Tax — Areas Without Tax
(a) The intent of this section: (1) is to declare the effect of the Acts of the General Assembly that have added area or property to the sanitary district on the conditions provided in this section; and (2) is not to amend any of the conditions established by these Acts. (b) Until the Commission begins, extends, or acquires a […]
Section 25-104 – Modification of Rate, Charge, Tax, or Assessment — Notice and Hearing
If the Commission determines that it is necessary or advisable to modify an existing rate, charge, or assessment, the Commission shall: (1) publish notice of the proposed modification in at least one newspaper of general circulation in each county of the sanitary district; and (2) hold a public hearing on the necessity or advisability of the proposed […]
Section 25-105 – Appeals to Public Service Commission
(a) (1) An appeal to the Public Service Commission of the reasonableness of any rate, charge, or assessment of the Commission may be taken by: (i) an individual who has a financial interest in the appeal; or (ii) the county council of Montgomery County or Prince George’s County. (2) Under regulations of the Public Service Commission, on appeal under paragraph […]
Section 25-106 – Refunds
(a) Except for assessments and benefit charges authorized by Subtitle 2 of this title, this section applies to any fee or charge imposed by the Commission. (b) (1) A person may file a written claim with the Commission, in a form and containing the information and supporting documents required by the Commission, for a refund of the amount […]