S.1784

New Jersey S1784 prohibits sewerage authorities from imposing connection fees on properties connected to the sewerage system for 20 or more years.

New Jersey S1784 prohibits sewerage authorities from imposing new connection fees on properties that have been connected to the sewerage system for 20 or more years, even if the property has not been in active use for a period of time since initial connection. The bill requires the authority to reimburse any fees paid in protest before the bill's effective date. However, the prohibition does not apply if the fee is imposed for a proposed addition, alteration, or change of use to the property, including modifications and relocations of existing connections. The bill takes effect immediately.