TITLE III TOWNS, CITIES, VILLAGE DISTRICTS, AND UNINCORPORATED PLACES
CHAPTER 31 POWERS AND DUTIES OF TOWNS
Water and/or Sewer Utility Districts
Section 31:146
31:146 Abatement and Appeal of Assessments and Fees. –
I. Any person aggrieved by an assessment or fee made under this subdivision may, within 2 months of the notice of assessment, apply in writing to the governing body of the district for an abatement of such assessment or fee.
II. Upon receipt of an application under paragraph I, the governing body of the district shall review the application and shall, in writing, grant or deny the application in whole or in part to correct any error in the assessment or fee within 6 months after the notice of assessment or imposition of the fee.
III. If the governing body of the district neglects or refuses to abate the assessment or fee, any person aggrieved may petition the superior court in the county where the property is located within 8 months of the notice of assessment or imposition of the fee.
IV. For purposes of this section, "notice of assessment" means the date shown on the assessment bill.
V. Each assessment bill or fee shall require a separate request and appeal.
VI. For good cause shown, the governing body of the district may abate any such assessment or fee made by them or by their predecessors.