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of water in and other characteristics of natural streams and
other waterways, including the establishment of a storm water
management program in Montgomery County which would allow the
county to accept monetary contributions, the granting of an
easment, or the dedication of land; (7) the avoidance of
population congestion; (8) the avoidance of scattered or
premature subdivision of land as would involve danger or injury
to health, safety or welfare by reason of the lack of water
supply, drainage, transportation or other public services or
necessitate an excessive expenditure of public funds for the
supply of services; (9) conformity of resubdivided lots to the
character of lots within the existing subdivision with respect to
area, frontage, and alignment to existing lots and streets; (10)
control of subdivision or building (except for agricultural or
recreational purposes) in flood plain areas or streams and
drainage courses, and on unsafe land areas; (11) preservation of
outstanding natural or cultural features and historic sites or
structures; or (12) other benefits to the health, comfort, safety
or welfare of the present and future population of the regional
district.

SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall

take effect December 1, 1986,
Approved May 13, 1986.

CHAPTER 530

(House Bill 1144)

AN ACT concerning

Washington Suburban Sanitary District - Bond Issue - Water

PG/MC 6-86

FOR the purpose of authorizing the issuance of bonds for the

Washington Suburban Sanitary District in an amount not
exceeding $20,000,000 for enlarging, increasing and
augmenting the water supply and major distribution
facilities of the Sanitary District; providing that the
bonds shall be guaranteed as to payment of principal and
interest by the County Council of Montgomery County and the
County Council of Prince George's County, or the governing
body for each county, respectively, as may be provided by
law or instrument of Charter, with a provision for waiver of
the guarantee at the option of the Commission; providing for
the payment of the bonds and the interest on the bonds by
levy of taxes against assessable property within the
Sanitary District; providing for the collection of water
service charges; and providing for the ratification and
confirmation of any guarantee made by the County Council of

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