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NC S876

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/11/2016

Primary Sponsor

Jane Smith

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Town of Fairmont to collect unpaid public enterprise service fees using the same methods available for collecting delinquent personal or real property taxes, including wage garnishment and personal property attachment.

  • Allows the Town to place liens on real property for unpaid service fees that remain delinquent for at least 90 days, with liens becoming valid upon filing in the superior court clerk's office.

  • Requires liens to be filed between 90 and 180 days after the failure to pay and must include the person's name and address, the Town's name, the service provided, the unpaid amount, and the date and location of service.

  • Directs the county tax office to include lien amounts on tax bills after notification from the Town and to add or remove liens at the Town's request, such as when appealing a lien decision.

  • Requires the Town to adopt an appeals process that provides notice and an opportunity to be heard in protest of liens, and preserves the Town's right to use other collection methods authorized by state law.

Legislative Description

Town of Fairmont/Utility Bill Collections

Last Action

Re-ref Com On Finance

6/2/2016

Committee Referrals

Finance5/12/2016

Full Bill Text

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