77. The cost of the police services provided by the Sûreté du Québec shall be established using the calculation methods or rate schedule prescribed by regulation of the Government and shall be borne by the local municipality or municipalities concerned. The calculation methods and rate schedule may vary depending on the nature and scope of the services provided and the category of municipality to which they are provided.
The regulation shall fix the terms and conditions of payment of the amounts owed and may provide for the payment of interest in case of a failure to pay or the offsetting, by the Government, of the amount owed against any amount owed to the municipality by the Government or a government department or body.