§ 2-3 Cut-off for arrearage.

If a structure for which a bill is in arrears is not a vacant structure, as defined in <cite data-path="|building-codes|II">Building Code</cite> <cite data-path="|building-codes|II|116.4">§ 116.4</cite> {“Vacant structures”}, the Department may cut off water service, subject to the requirements of <cite data-path="|24">this article</cite>, until all arrearages are paid.

If a structure for which a bill is in arrears is a vacant structure, as defined in Baltimore City <cite data-path="|building-codes|II">Building Code</cite> <cite data-path="|building-codes|II|116.4">§ 116.4</cite> {“Vacant structures”}, the Department shall proceed as follows:

Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, when a water supply is cut off for nonpayment of water charges, a service-restoration fee must be paid before the supply is turned on again.

The amount of the service-restoration fee shall be as determined by the Board of Estimates in accordance with Subtitle 3 of <cite data-path="|24">this article</cite>.

While enrolled in the Water-for-All Discount Program, a recipient is not liable for any service-restoration fee imposed under this subsection.

introduces water to his, her, or its premises without authorization from the Department; or

permits another person (not entitled to use the water) to use the water without authorization from the Department.