Vermont § 118 - Special service district
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 118 — Special service district, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 118. Special service district
- (a) By ordinance, enacted as herein provided, the Town of Hardwick may designate, establish,
enlarge, and modify the boundaries of certain special service districts, in which
are provided municipal services not available elsewhere in the Town. For the cost
of providing such municipal services, including the cost of financing capital improvements
relating to such services, the Town may assess, levy, and collect annually a special
benefit tax upon all property within such special service district. (b) No such special service district may be designated, established, enlarged, or modified
without the approval of the residents in said district as existing or proposed, expressed
by the affirmative vote of a majority of those residents within said district present
and voting at a special meeting thereof. (c) Regular water and sewer charges, fees, and rates shall not be considered a special
benefit tax within the meaning of this section, and shall be assessed and collected
as provided by general law.
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 118
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 118 cover?
Section 118 ("Special service district") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Vermont § 118?
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