(a) When the owner of any property connects the property with a project operated by an authority, the authority may charge a reasonable tapping fee.
(b) The tapping fee is in addition to any charges that the authority makes for rental or use of its projects.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 9 - Water, Ice, and Sanitary Facilities
Subtitle 9 - Water and Sewer Authorities
Part III - Board of Directors; Powers of Authorities
Section 9-914 - Membership -- Authorities Having Only 1 Member Political Subdivision
Section 9-915 - Membership -- Authorities Having Two or More Member Political Subdivisions
Section 9-916 - Quorum; Meetings; Compensation; Staff
Section 9-917 - Miscellaneous Powers
Section 9-919 - Combining Systems for Operation and Financing Purposes
Section 9-920 - Interests in Property and Franchises; Consent Required to Use Eminent Domain
Section 9-921 - Entering, Using, Occupying, and Digging Up Streets and Other Land
Section 9-923 - Acceptance and Use of Grants, Aid, and Contributions