(a) The political subdivision shall:
(1) Select a reasonable basis for imposing the sewer service charge; and
(2) Collect the sewer service charge once, twice, or four times a year.
(b) If any bill for sewer service remains unpaid after 60 days from the date the bill was sent:
(1) The bill shall be collectible from the owner of the property served in the same manner and subject to the same interest as taxes are collectible in the county in which the water or sewerage system lies; and
(2) The sewer service charges shall be a first lien on the property.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 9 - Water, Ice, and Sanitary Facilities
Subtitle 7 - Regulation by Municipalities and Political Subdivisions
Part III - Assessments, Rates, and Charges by Political Subdivisions for Water and Sewerage Service
Section 9-720 - "Political Subdivision" Defined
Section 9-722 - Connection Charges; Annual Assessment; Controlling Provisions
Section 9-723 - Rates and Charges for Water Service, Sewer Upkeep, and Sewer Service
Section 9-726.1 - Disconnection for Unpaid Sewer Service
Section 9-728 - Disconnecting and Restoring Services by Political Subdivision