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DE HB139
Bill
Status
7/23/2019
Primary Sponsor
Kendra Johnson
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AI Summary
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Authorizes New Castle County to collect delinquent sewer service charges using the monition method of sale procedures established for collecting delinquent taxes under Chapter 87 of Title 9.
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Modifies § 2211 to allow the chief financial officer to institute enforcement proceedings when service charges remain unpaid for 1 year after due date, or charges exceeding $250 remain unpaid for 60 days after due date.
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Eliminates the requirement that County Council first levy delinquent sewer service charges as an assessment before legal proceedings can begin.
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Removes Chapter 22, Subchapter II (Monition Method of Sale in New Castle County) in its entirety, eliminating the previous requirement for jury trials when property owners deny service charges.
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Streamlines sewer charge collection by applying the same efficient tax collection procedures to delinquent sewer service charges.
Legislative Description
An Act To Amend Title 9 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Use By New Castle County Of The Monition Method Of Sale For The Collection Of Delinquent Taxes For The Collection Of Delinquent Sewer Service Charges.
Last Action
Signed by Governor
7/23/2019