HB2370 HFA Howell 3-30 #1 Amended

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Delegate Howell moved to amend the bill on page 1, immediately following the enacting section, by striking out the remainder of the bill and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

Be it enacted by the Legislature of West Virginia:

ARTICLE 13A. public service districts.

§16-13A-9b. Exemptions for Swimming Pools.

(a) There shall be an exemption in sewer charges for those who own swimming pools for pool water if that pool water is not discharged into the sewer system.

(b) In order for the owner of the pool to qualify, the individual must provide the dimensions of the pool that is being filled with water to the waste water utilities that are political subdivisions of the state within 30 days of filling the pool.

(c) The waste water utility shall calculate the volume of the pool and shall allow an individual to use the amount of water necessary to fill their pool, without being charged for the corresponding sewer charges that would normally be associated for that amount of use.

(d) The waste water utility shall have the opportunity to inspect the pool of the individual applying for the exemption as to verify the dimensions of the pool to ensure accuracy.

(e) This section only applies to privately owned swimming pools.

Adopted

Rejected