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PD 198 Section 40

Assessment and Stand-By Charges.

Section 40

SEC. 40. Assessment and Stand-By Charges. — In order to obtain capital to finance installation of sanitary sewerage, a district shall have the power to establish by resolution of the board of directors the area to be benefited from such facilities. After a hearing and upon notice to all parties affected, the district may levy and collect assessment, or stand-by charges based upon available capacities or upon Selected Characteristics of property benefited by said improvements, as determined by the board. Said characteristics may include, but not limited to, the effective length of property fronting upon the proposed improvement or in terms of the area contained within the boundary of said property. Said assessment, if unpaid, shall be and constitute a lien on the land assessed.

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CitationPD 198 Section 40 (LawPlayer, data as of July 4, 2026)

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