Vermont § 5151 - Special charges
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 5151 — Special charges, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5151. Special charges
- (a) A municipality providing water and sewer services may charge fees for collection of
overdue accounts and reconnection of service disconnected because of nonpayment. (b) Fees charged shall not exceed the following schedule: Collection Trips—$25.00 maximum, regardless of number Reconnection: Normal Hours—$25.00 Overtime—$37.50 (c) Interest on delinquent accounts may be assessed if voted by the municipality according
to 32 V.S.A. § 5136. (Added 1977, No. 93; amended 1987, No. 33, § 2; 1989, No. 45, § 14.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 5151
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 5151 cover?
Section 5151 ("Special charges") 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 § 5151?
A common citation format is "Vermont Statutes Online § 5151" (Vermont). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Vermont law?
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How does Vermont § 5151 apply to my situation?
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