KY HB85

Sanitation districts are prohibited from charging fees, taxes, or other charges to property owners unless the property is connected to district sewers, has an approved connection plan within 5 years, discharges stormwater to district improvements within 1,000 feet, receives stormwater control benefits from district infrastructure, or has a service contract with the district.

Property owners charged under a pending connection plan have a cause of action for a refund with interest if the district fails to provide service within 5 years of the plan's approval date.

Districts may impose sewer service charges beginning when improvement plans are approved by the Energy and Environment Cabinet and work begins on specifications.

Districts retain authority to shut off water service to users with delinquent sewer charges by notifying the water provider, and may restore service upon full payment including reconnection fees.

The act is cited as the "Ensuring Fair Sewer Charges Act."