Town of Orleans, MA Article V Interest on Unpaid Water Bills

[Adopted 10-7-1991 STM, Art. 12; amended in its entirety 5-11-2009 ATM, Art. 32]

§ 158-31 Interest rate.

Town water bills which remain unpaid after their due date shall accrue interest at the rate of 14% per annum or at the maximum rate of interest which may be charged on tax bills under the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 59, Section 57. Effective January 1, 1992 interest shall accrue from the due date, until the date of payment.