Md. Code, Environment § 9-726
This is the official text of Md. Code, Environment § 9-726, part of Maryland’s Code, Environment — governs environmental protection.
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§9–726.
Official statutory text
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
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