Provides that at the request of an owner of a parcel of property within the boundaries of such sewer district requests exclusion from the sewer district due to the lack of sewage services provided to such parcel of property, such request shall be granted without the state department of health approval and without the procedure set forth in section 256 of the county law.
Summary
This bill amends the County Law to create a streamlined process for excluding property from a sewer district when the parcel is not actually receiving sewage services. Under current law, changes to district plans generally require notice, a public hearing, and other procedural steps; this bill adds a specific exception for sewer districts so that an owner may request exclusion if the property lacks sewage service. The request would have to be granted without State Department of Health approval and without following the exclusion procedure in section 256 of the County Law.
The bill also preserves existing financial obligations tied to the property. Even if a parcel is removed from a sewer district, the owner remains liable for charges that accrued before exclusion. In addition, if a public or private sewer provider later begins serving the parcel, the property would no longer be considered part of the sewer district and district services would terminate. The bill takes effect immediately.
Impact
The bill would amend section 253-b of the County Law to add a new exclusion mechanism specifically for sewer districts, creating a faster and less burdensome path for property owners whose parcels are within district boundaries but are not receiving sewer service. It would limit the role of the State Department of Health and bypass the general district-exclusion procedure in section 256 for these cases. Counties and sewer district administrators would need to update their procedures for handling exclusion requests, while property owners would gain a clearer statutory remedy for removing parcels from a district when no sewage services are provided.
Sentiment
The available record does not include committee debate or recorded votes, so there is no direct evidence of support or opposition from the legislative process. Based on the bill text, the measure appears aimed at a practical administrative fix for affected property owners rather than a broad policy change, suggesting a generally problem-solving and likely favorable posture. The bill’s immediate effective date also indicates an intent to address the issue promptly.
Contention
The main point of potential contention is the bill’s bypass of State Department of Health approval and the usual section 256 exclusion process, which could raise concerns about reduced oversight or inconsistent district administration. Counties or sewer district officials may also be concerned about how exclusions affect district boundaries, financing, and long-term planning. On the other hand, property owners whose parcels are included in a sewer district without receiving service are the primary beneficiaries and would likely support the change as a fairness measure.
Same As
Provides that at the request of an owner of a parcel of property within the boundaries of such sewer district requests exclusion from the sewer district due to the lack of sewage services provided to such parcel of property, such request shall be granted without the state department of health approval and without the procedure set forth in section 256 of the county law.
Provides that at the request of an owner of a parcel of property within the boundaries of such sewer district requests exclusion from the sewer district due to the lack of sewage services provided to such parcel of property, such request shall be granted without the state department of health approval and without the procedure set forth in section 256 of the county law.
Provides for the conveyance or lease of sewer system properties located in the county of Westchester's New Rochelle sanitary sewer district and related management responsibilities to the county by municipalities in such district when determined to be in the public interest.
Provides for the conveyance or lease of sewer system properties located in the county of Westchester's New Rochelle sanitary sewer district and related management responsibilities to the county by municipalities in such district when determined to be in the public interest.
Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Transfer Fee Simple Title Ownership Of Parcels Of Land To The Department Of Agriculture And Biosecurity Pursuant To Act 90, Session Laws Of Hawaii 2003.
Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Transfer Fee Simple Title Ownership Of Parcels Of Land To The Department Of Agriculture And Biosecurity Pursuant To Act 90, Session Laws Of Hawaii 2003.
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