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OK HB1933
Bill
Status
3/7/2013
Primary Sponsor
Michael Jackson
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AI Summary
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Authorizes municipalities to collect unpaid solid waste and storm water drainage service accounts through a formalized process requiring at least 10 days' notice to account holders and property owners.
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Establishes a lien procedure: after 4+ months of nonpayment, municipalities file a notice of lien with the county clerk, and if unpaid within 30 days, certify the debt to the county treasurer for collection as property taxes.
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Requires municipalities to obtain mailed notice receipts from postal service; if account holder/property owner cannot be located, notice may be posted on the property and published once at least 10 days before any municipal action.
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Provides account holders and property owners with appeal rights to the municipal governing body within 10 days of any administrative order; specifies the lien is coequal with ad valorem tax liens and superior to other titles and liens.
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County treasurer collects a $5.00 fee per parcel; if unable to collect through tax levy, municipality may pursue civil action; severed mineral interests are exempt from liens; effective November 1, 2013.
Legislative Description
Cities and towns; authorizing municipality to collect unpaid solid waste service accounts; effective date.
Cities and Towns
Last Action
CCR submitted; conferees unable to agree
5/16/2013