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NJ A3177

NJ A3177
Prohibits sewerage authorities, municipal authorities, and local units of government from charging interest on unpaid sewer fees and charges attributable to State or local entities, including housing authorities.


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Introduced
03/07/2022
In Committee
03/07/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill would clarify that sewerage authorities, municipal authorities, and local units of government that create sewer utilities are permitted to charge interest on unpaid rates or rentals imposed for direct or indirect connection with, or the use or services of, sewerage authorities, municipal authorities, or sewerage facilities, but those entities cannot impose interest on unpaid rates or rentals attributable to the State or a local unit, or any of their agencies and authorities, including, but not limited to, a housing authority.

AI Summary

This bill would prohibit sewerage authorities, municipal authorities, and local units of government from charging interest on unpaid sewer fees and charges attributable to the State or local entities, including housing authorities. Specifically, the bill amends existing laws to clarify that while these authorities can charge interest on unpaid sewer rates or rentals from other users, they cannot impose interest on unpaid amounts owed by the State, local governments, or their agencies and authorities, such as housing authorities.

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Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee (on 03/07/2022)

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