This bill aims to facilitate the redevelopment of obsolete or vacant properties by prohibiting sewerage authorities from imposing new connection or tapping fees on properties that have been connected to the sewerage system for 20 years or more. The bill specifies that this exemption applies regardless of whether the property has been inactive since its initial connection or if the redevelopment involves modifications to the existing sewer connection. Additionally, the bill clarifies that the terms "redeveloped" and "redevelopment" are not limited to projects authorized under the "Local Redevelopment and Housing Law."

Furthermore, the bill mandates that if a sewerage authority has previously imposed a new connection fee that is not authorized under this new provision, and the property owner or occupant has paid this fee under protest, the authority is required to reimburse the amount paid. This legislative change is intended to encourage the revitalization of underutilized properties by alleviating the financial burden of connection fees, which can be a significant barrier to redevelopment efforts.