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Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions apply:
(a) “Community water system” has the same meaning as defined in Section 116275.
(b) “COVID-19 pandemic bill relief period” means the period from March 4, 2020, to June 15, 2021, inclusive, and includes any customer billing period that includes these dates.
(c) “Past-due bills” means customer water bills that are 60 days or more past due and includes both active and inactive accounts, and accounts that have payment plans or payment arrangements.
(d) “Proportional basis” means based on the percentage of the total statewide need for community water system reimbursement under this chapter, estimated by the state board, and the total assistance available for disbursement.
(e) “Small community water system” has the same meaning as defined in Section 116275.
(f) “State board” means the State Water Resources Control Board.
(g) “Wastewater treatment provider” means a city, county, special district, or joint powers authority that provides wastewater collection, treatment, or disposal service through a publicly owned treatment works.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - California Code, Health and Safety Code - HSC § 116773.2 - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ca/health-and-safety-code/hsc-sect-116773-2/
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