(1) A rate-regulated water utility must collect from customers located within a county or portion thereof, the following amounts imposed by a county in Oregon, other than a city-county:
- (a) Any license, franchise, or operating permit fee applicable to the county or portion thereof; and
- (b) Any new or increased taxes imposed on and after December 16, 1971, including new or increased taxes imposed retroactively after that date, applicable to the county or portion thereof.
- (2) "Taxes," as used in this rule, means sales, use, net income, gross receipts, payroll, business or occupation taxes, levies, charges, or charges other than ad valorem taxes.
- (3) The amount collected from water utility customer under this rule must be separately stated and identified in all customer billings.
Statutory/Other Authority
ORS 183, 756 & 757
Statutes/Other Implemented
ORS 756.040
History
PUC 1-2017, f. & cert. ef. 1-24-17