Signed by Governor Jim Justice, Jr.

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to concur with senate amendments and pass a bill that prohibits municipalities from disconnecting water service for nonpayment of stormwater fees in the state of West Virginia.

Highlights:

• Prohibits municipalities from disconnecting water service for nonpayment of stormwater fees without notice and compliance with certain conditions in the state of West Virginia (Article 13).

• Establishes a state board to hear appeals for assessment of estimated usage units (Article 13).

• Authorizes municipal utilities to discontinue water service to users delinquent in stormwater services fees only after complying with certain requirements (Article 13).

• Authorizes privately or publicly owned utilities to discontinue water service, or contract with other utilities to discontinue water service, for delinquency in stormwater services charges only after complying with certain requirements (Article 13).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the governor (Article 13).

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