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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".04" citation="COMAR 20.75.04.04" title_num="20" subtitle_num="75" chapter_num="04" heading="Bill Forms.">
  <text>The bill forms shall show:</text>
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Amount. The gross or net amount, or both, of the bill.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Payment Date. The date by which the customer must pay the bill in order to benefit from a discount or to avoid a penalty.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Estimated Bill. A distinct marking to identify an estimated bill.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Rate Schedule. The applicable rate schedule, or identification of the applicable rate schedule. If the actual rates are not shown, the bill shall carry a statement to the effect that the applicable rate schedule will be furnished on request.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>Metering Data. If the rate for sewerage service is based on the reading of the water meter, the bill forms shall show:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Meter Reading. The reading of the meter at the end of the period for which the bill is rendered.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Meter Reading Date. The date on which the meter was read.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Units Used. The number and kind of units metered.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>