§ 2-10-20. County authorized to regulate its water system.  


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  • The said County of Henry shall have the right, power and authority to exercise police powers over the entire water system and shall have the right and authority to make rules and regulations governing the construction, operation, and maintenance, extension and connections with any water main within or without the limits of said county and shall have the right and authority to require all users of water who connect with the water mains to install proper meters and make connections in accordance with the rules and regulations provided therefor and shall have the right and authority to refuse to sell or furnish water to any person, firm, county, corporation or municipality who fails or refuses to comply with such rules and regulations as may be promulgated for the operation of said water system. Nothing contained herein shall be construed as requiring the county to furnish water to any consumer if in the discretion of said county it is not deemed feasible or desirable to do so.

(Ga. Laws 1961, P. 2588, Act No. 211, § 3)