§ 9–728
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Envir. § 9-728 (2026)
Title 9. Water, Ice, and Sanitary Facilities
Subtitle 7. Regulation by Municipalities and Political Subdivisions
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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.