Section 37, The Sierra Leone Water Company Act, 2001

(1) The Company shall be entitled to levy and demand for the supply of water to consumers such water rates and charges as may from time to time be determined by the Company. (2) The Company may fix different rates for different areas or different classes of consumers. (3) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (2), the Company may enter into a special arrangement with any consumer for the supply of water to him on such terms as may be agreed. (4) Such agreement shall be made in cases where the rates in force are not appropriate owing to special circumstances; but no undue preference shall be shown as between consumers similarly situated. (5) The water rates in force immediately before Vesting Day shall remain in force until revised or replaced by rates fixed in accordance with this section. [Margin: Directives principles of rating policy, etc.]