Maryland § 9-714
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 9-714, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9-714.
(a) A municipal authority may set, collect, and, if necessary, modify service rates to provide funds:
(1) To pay all or part of the principal and interest on bonds issued under Part II of this subtitle; and
(2) To pay for the cost of maintenance, repair, and operation, including overhead expenses and depreciation allowance, of systems constructed under Part II of this subtitle.
(b) The service rates shall be:
(1) Chargeable against all property served by any system under the ownership of the municipal authority; and
(2) Collectible against the owner of the property served, in the same manner as other debts are collectible at law.
(c) The municipal authority may set:
(1) The time for payment; and
(2) The penalties for nonpayment.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 9-714
What does Maryland Code § 9-714 cover?
Section 9-714 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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