# Environment (GEN)

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

### Subtitle 7. Regulation by Municipalities and Political Subdivisions

#### Section 9-727

Before setting or modifying a rate, charge, or assessment under this section, for any water or sewerage system it constructs or acquires, the political subdivision shall:

(1) Give prompt notice of the proposed rate, charge, or assessment in at least 1 newspaper of general circulation in the area of the water or sewerage system; and

(2) Conduct a public hearing on the necessity or advisability of the proposed rates, charges, or assessments.

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