# Environment (GEN)

## Title 9. Water, Ice, and Sanitary Facilities

### Subtitle 2. Regulation by State

#### Section 9-202

(a) It is the intent of the General Assembly that homeowners have access to programs to assist them in meeting their payment obligations for water and sewer services.

(b) A political subdivision, a sanitary commission, or an authority providing services under this title may develop and implement service affordability programs to assist homeowners having difficulty making payments for water and sewer services, including:

  (1) Payment plans; and

  (2) Round up programs in which ratepayers may donate to a fund to be used to provide payment assistance to homeowners.

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Md. Code Ann., Envir. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)