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IN HB1557
Bill
Status
1/23/2017
Primary Sponsor
Philip GiaQuinta
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AI Summary
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Rates and charges from municipally owned water utilities constitute a lien against the property receiving water service.
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Water utility liens attach in the same manner, under the same conditions, and at the same time as municipal sewage service liens.
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Water utility liens are enforceable using the same procedures and conditions as municipal sewage service liens under IC 36-9-23.
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Water utility liens are superior to all other liens except tax liens.
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Lien enforcement is in addition to any other penalties provided under law, effective July 1, 2017.
Legislative Description
Municipal water utility liens. Provides that rates and charges of a municipally owned water utility constitute a lien against property served by the utility. Provides that the lien attaches in the same manner and is enforceable in the same manner as liens for municipal sewage service.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Utilities, Energy and Telecommunications
1/23/2017