§ 14-849.1. Sale of property to enforce lien for water and sewer service.

MD Tax-Prop Code § 14-849.1 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    In Baltimore City, the Mayor and City Council may not sell a property to enforce a lien for unpaid charges for water and sewer service unless:

(1)    the lien is for at least $350;

(2)    the property is not:

(i)    a residential property; or

(ii)    real property that is exempt from taxation under § 7–204(1) or (2) of this article; and

(3)    the unpaid charges for water and sewer service are at least 3 quarters in arrears.

(b)    Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this section, the Mayor and City Council may enforce a lien on a property other than residential property or real property that is exempt from taxation under § 7–204(1) or (2) of this article for unpaid water and sewer service that is less than $350 if the property is being sold to enforce another lien.

(c)    This section does not affect any other right or remedy of Baltimore City for the collection of a water and sewer service charge.