Md. Code, Local Government § 16-113
This is the official text of Md. Code, Local Government § 16-113, part of Maryland’s Code, Local Government — governs the powers and operations of Maryland counties and municipalities.
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§16–113.
Official statutory text
(a) In Allegany County, an entity that provides water or sewer services to the public on a nonprofit basis shall have a lien against the property to which the service was supplied if the charges for the services are not paid.
(b) A lien under this section is subject to the requirements for a mechanic’s lien on real property, including the requirement to record the lien among the appropriate land records.
(b) A lien under this section is subject to the requirements for a mechanic’s lien on real property, including the requirement to record the lien among the appropriate land records.
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