1. (a) In this section, “charitable institution” means an institution:

   1. (1) that is located in Montgomery County or Prince George's County; and
   2. (2) whose purpose is primarily charitable.

2. (b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, if a charitable institution does not discriminate against the entrance or care of residents of Montgomery County or Prince George's County, the Commission:

   1. (1) shall supply without cost up to 100 gallons of water per day for each resident of the charitable institution; and
   2. (2) may not charge the charitable institution a fee for sewer usage for the water supplied under item (1) of this subsection.

3. (c)

   1. (1) The charitable institution shall install and maintain a water meter at its own cost.

   2. (2) The Commission may charge the charitable institution for:

      1. (i) the cost of reading the water meter; and
      2. (ii) sewer usage and water used in excess of 100 gallons per day for each resident of the charitable institution.

Added by Acts 2010, c. 37, § 3, eff. Oct. 1, 2010. Amended by Acts 2010, c. 72, § 5, eff. April 13, 2010.