MD HB1424

Homeowners associations in Anne Arundel County may serve as controlling authorities to manage, operate, and maintain shared facilities or community sewerage systems that were in operation before January 1, 2026 and in full compliance for at least 6 months prior to transfer

HOAs must charge mandatory user assessments for sewer service and establish a capital reserve fund sufficient to cover estimated replacement costs of the sewerage system

Transfer of controlling authority requires approval from Anne Arundel County, the Maryland Department of the Environment, and the homeowners association

Maryland Environmental Service must take over operation of the sewerage system if the HOA fails to fulfill its obligations and does not comply with a Secretary's order to correct operational deficiencies

Costs incurred by Maryland Environmental Service for taking over a system shall be charged to the HOA or individual lot owners and enforced under § 3-109 of the Natural Resources Article; effective July 1, 2026