For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
FRANCHISE. A grant by the county to a private entity of the right to provide water and/or sewer services within a specified portion of the unincorporated area of the county.
FRANCHISEE. A private entity that has a valid water and/or sewer service franchise granted by the county.
PRIVATE ENTITY. Any individual, group of individuals, company, partnership, corporation, association or private utility.
PUBLIC ENTITY. Any city, town, municipal corporation, political subdivision, special purpose district, special tax district or any other public body, including but not limited to, any agency, board or commission of public works created by law or ordinance.
SEWER SYSTEM. Any facility or facilities designed and/or operated for the purpose of collecting, treating or disposing of sewage from three or more consumers, and providing the sewer service for compensation.
WATER SYSTEM. Any facility or facilities designed and/or operated for the purpose of generating, treating, supplying and/or distributing potable water to three or more consumers, and providing the water services for compensation.
(‘77 Code, § 7-176) (Ord. 2590, passed 5-8-90; Am. Ord. 1591A, passed 6-10-91; Am. Ord. 5206, passed 12-18-06)