AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 21-27-7, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT FEES OR CHARGES FOR WATER SERVICES SHALL BE ASSESSED JOINTLY AND SEVERALLY AGAINST USERS OF THE SERVICE AND THE OWNER OF THE PROPERTY FURNISHED THE SERVICE; TO PROVIDE THAT ANY PERSON WHO PAYS AN AMOUNT FOR WATER SERVICES AS PART OF A RENTAL OR LEASE AGREEMENT SHALL NOT BE HELD LIABLE UPON THE FAILURE OF THE OWNER TO PAY FEES; TO PROVIDE THAT FEES SHALL BE A LIEN UPON THE REAL PROPERTY OFFERED THE SERVICE; TO PROVIDE THAT FEES MAY BE ASSESSED ANNUALLY; TO PROHIBIT THE SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY TO SATISFY A LIEN UNDER THIS SECTION; TO REQUIRE THE MUNICIPALITY OR RECEIVERSHIP TO NOTIFY THE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR OF THE UNPAID FEES OR CHARGES; TO PROHIBIT THE TAX COLLECTOR FROM ISSUING OR RENEWING A MOTOR VEHICLE ROAD AND BRIDGE PRIVILEGE LICENSE FOR ANY MOTOR VEHICLE OWNED BY A PERSON WHO IS DELINQUENT IN THE PAYMENT OF CHARGES UNLESS SUCH FEES ARE PAID; TO DETERMINE WAYS LIENS CREATED UNDER THIS SECTION MAY BE DISCHARGED; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 21-27-7