Allowing county commissions to establish fees for municipality-provided fire services

SB 814 allows West Virginia county commissions to establish fees for fire services provided by municipalities through county ordinance. It directly affects county commissions (as new fee-setters), municipalities providing fire services, and residents/businesses outside municipal boundaries who may be charged fees. The bill creates two pathways: (1) a voter petition triggering a referendum if 30% oppose a proposed fee, or (2) a fire board resolution requesting fee changes that may require a countywide referendum. Crucially, it requires county commission approval for fees imposed on individuals or businesses located outside the municipality, effective January 1, 2024. The bill amends existing law to formalize this fee-setting process while preserving existing funding dedication rules.