Pennsylvania § 6503 - Rates.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 6503 — Rates., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6503. Rates.
(a) Rates fixed.--For water supplied by the township, the board of commissioners shall fix the rates charged to users of water or to owners whose properties are connected to the water system. The board of commissioners shall provide for the collection of the water rates. The rates shall be in addition to the cost of making any connections under section 6508 (relating to connection to water system). For users outside the township, the fixing of rates shall be subject to, and in accordance with, applicable law and the rules and regulations of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission.
(b) Rate establishment.--The initial imposition of the rate imposed under subsection (a) shall be established by ordinance. Subsequent rate adjustments may be by resolution if the ordinance establishing the rate allows for future rate adjustments by resolution adopted at a public meeting. This subsection shall not be construed to invalidate or void any rate imposed or adjusted prior to December 28, 2020.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 6503
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 6503 cover?
Section 6503 ("Rates.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. 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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