Anne Arundel County - Community Sewerage Systems - Homeowners Association Control

SB 682 allows homeowners associations (HOAs) in Anne Arundel County to manage community sewer systems as "controlling authorities" if the systems were operational before January 1, 2026, and the HOA charges mandatory sewer fees while maintaining a capital reserve fund for future repairs. The bill requires approval from Anne Arundel County, the Maryland Environmental Service, and the HOA itself to transfer management responsibility. If an HOA fails to meet its obligations or correct operational issues, the Maryland Environmental Service must take over operations, with costs billed to the HOA or property owners. This applies specifically to shared sewer systems serving multiple properties in Anne Arundel County, directly affecting HOAs managing qualifying systems.