St. Mary's County - Metropolitan Commission - Discontinuance of Service

HB 491 authorizes St. Mary’s County’s Metropolitan Commission to cut off water or sewer service for nonpayment (after 30 days) or for properties deemed unsafe due to disasters. It directly affects private property owners in St. Mary’s County by requiring suspension of the "ready-to-serve" charge during service interruptions. Key provisions include allowing service disconnection for unsafe conditions, mandating charge suspension until service resumes, and granting the Commission new enforcement tools like fines up to $1,000 per day for violations. The bill amends existing local laws to clarify these service discontinuation procedures and enforcement options.