The bill amends section 6117.02 of the Revised Code to expand the eligibility criteria for discounted rates or charges for county sewer services. Previously, only individuals aged sixty-five or older were eligible for these discounts. The new provisions allow for a broader range of individuals to qualify, including those who are sixty-five years of age or older, low- and moderate-income persons, and those experiencing temporary hardship. The board of county commissioners is tasked with establishing the eligibility requirements for these discounted rates.

Additionally, the bill removes the previous requirement that individuals must be eligible for the homestead exemption to qualify for discounted rates. This change aims to make sewer services more accessible to a wider demographic, particularly those facing financial difficulties. The existing section 6117.02 is repealed, and the new language is inserted to reflect these changes in eligibility and requirements for discounted sewer rates.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 6117.02