Sec. 61.8. (a) As used in this section, "rental unit community" has the meaning set forth in IC 36-1-20-1.5.
(b) As used in this section, "utility" refers to a wastewater utility, whether or not the utility is under the jurisdiction of the commission for the approval of rates and charges.
(c) If a utility charges different rates for different classes of property based at least partially on consumption, the utility must charge a rental unit community a rate based at least partially on consumption.
(d) A rate for a rental unit community required by subsection (c) takes effect as follows:
(1) If the utility is not under the jurisdiction of the commission for the approval of rates and charges, the first date after June 30, 2016, that a change in the utility's rate structure becomes effective.
(2) If the utility is under the jurisdiction of the commission for the approval of rates and charges, the first date that a change in the utility's rate structure becomes effective after either of the following has occurred:
(A) The commission began review of the utility's rates after June 30, 2016.
(B) The utility sought a change in the utility's rates after June 30, 2016.
As added by P.L.107-2016, SEC.1.