§ 4-4. Warning of lien and potential foreclosure.

(a) Scope of section.

(1) In general.

Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, this section applies to every bill, invoice, or other statement issued by or for the City to collect a tax, fee, or other charge that, by operation of law, constitutes a lien on real property.

(2) Exceptions.

This section does not apply to water and wastewater bills for:

(i) a residential property; or

(ii) a property that is owned by a religious group or organization and is exempt from taxation under § 7-204(1) or (2) of the State Tax-Property Article.

(b) Warning required.

Each bill, invoice, or other statement to which this section applies shall contain the following warning, prominently and conspicuously displayed in bold face type:

"Warning: These charges are a lien on the property identified. Failure to timely pay these charges can lead to sale of the lien at auction and possible foreclosure of the property identified. Foreclosure can result in the loss of ownership of the property."