§ 9-728. Disconnecting and restoring services by political subdivision

MD Env Code § 9-728 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    A political subdivision may disconnect service to a property on a finding or notification from the governing body of the political subdivision in which the property is located that the property is:

(1)    A vacant lot; or

(2)    Cited as vacant and unfit for habitation on a housing or building violation notice.

(b)    Subject to subsection (c) of this section, on request by the owner of the property, the political subdivision shall restore service to a property where service was disconnected in accordance with subsection (a) of this section.

(c)    (1)    A political subdivision may require proof that all housing and building violation notices on a property have been resolved prior to restoring service under subsection (b) of this section.

(2)    Prior to restoring service under subsection (b) of this section, a political subdivision may require the owner of the property to pay:

(i)    All unpaid fees, charges, or assessments for service at the property; and

(ii)    Any reconnection fees for service at the property.