SB74 Alabama 2021 Session

Under existing law, privately owned sewer systems, with certain exceptions, are regulated by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management with regard to sewage treatment, but are not regulated by the Public Service Commission with regard to rates and consumer protection.

This bill proposes a local constitutional amendment for Shelby County, to bring certain privately owned sewer systems that use public rights-of-way of public roads under the jurisdiction of the Public Service Commission under certain conditions.

Relating to Shelby County, to propose a local constitutional amendment to the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, relating to privately owned sewer systems; to bring certain privately owned sewer systems that use public rights-of-way of public roads under the jurisdiction of the Public Service Commission under certain conditions.