SB 814
Allowing county commissions to establish fees for municipality-provided fire services
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Bill overview
This bill allows county commissions in West Virginia to establish fees for municipality-provided fire services. Currently, municipalities have the authority to set their own fire service fees, but this bill would give county commissions the power to do so as well. The bill requires county commission approval for any new fees imposed on residents and businesses outside of the municipality, and it outlines the process for establishing these fees, including potential voter referendums.
Key provisions
- County commissions can establish fees for fire services by ordinance.
- County commission approval is required for new fire service fees imposed on residents and businesses outside the municipality.
- Fees can be established through a voter petition or by the county commission’s discretion.
- Voter referendums may be required to amend existing fire service fees.
- The bill addresses the timing of fee implementation, prohibiting new fees on or after January 1, 2024, without county commission approval.
- The bill clarifies that existing fire protection fees are not affected by this legislation.
- The bill outlines a process for municipalities to replace existing tax revenue with fees, including a requirement for voter approval.
- The bill establishes a procedure for municipalities to file liens on properties for unpaid fire service fees.
Who is affected
- County Commissions
- Municipalities
- Residents
- Businesses
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