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MI HB5448
Bill
Status
4/17/2014
Primary Sponsor
David Knezek
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AI Summary
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Prohibits municipally owned water distribution systems from charging customers for previously undetected or unbilled water usage when installing a new water meter after the bill's effective date.
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Creates an exception allowing charges for previously undetected water usage if the municipality provides written notice of new meter installation at least 3 times within a 6-month period and the customer refuses to allow installation.
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Applies only to new water meter installations by municipal systems, not retroactively to existing meters.
Legislative Description
Public utilities; water utilities; retroactive billing for water services; prohibit under certain circumstances. Amends 1939 PA 178 (MCL 123.161 - 123.167) by adding sec. 5a.
Local government, public services
Last Action
Printed Bill Filed 04/18/2014
4/23/2014