CRIAC Clarification Emergency Amendment Act of 2024

This bill clarifies that property owners and occupants in the District of Columbia must pay an impervious area charge assessed by DC Water. The legislation defines impervious surfaces to include rooftops, driveways, patios, and other paved areas that prevent water from entering the ground naturally. It establishes that failure to pay this charge will result in a lien placed on the property, which the Mayor can enforce, while also outlining procedures for owners to contest the bill. Although the bill is an emergency amendment, it applies retroactively to charges starting in March 2009 and remains in effect for up to 90 days.