SB2802 Summary

• Authorizes counties to establish and charge monthly or annual fees on commercial and residential property owners with cesspools, with exemptions for properties that have converted to septic systems or aerobic treatment unit systems.

• Requires counties to deposit all cesspool fees collected into a new cesspool conversion fund for each county.

• Directs cesspool conversion fund moneys to incentivize cesspool conversions to advanced septic systems, aerobic treatment unit systems, or department of health-approved innovation systems, prioritizing low and middle income residents.

• Allows fund moneys to assist counties with general cesspool pollution mitigation efforts.

• Takes effect upon approval.