Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 515-3-2-.01

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through October 17, 2024

Rule 515-3-2-.01 - Reasons for Disconnection

No residential electric utility service may be disconnected except for the following reasons:

(a) upon consumer request;

(b) when service to the customer constitutes an immediate hazard to persons or property;

(c) by order of the Georgia Public Service Commission, any Court, or any other authorized public agency;

(d) violation of applicable utility rules and regulations approved by and filed with the Georgia Public Service Commission;

(e) a bill for past service is not paid within at least 45 days after the date of the bill, provided that said bill is not for service to a previous occupant of the premises served, is not for the purchase of merchandise or applicances and is not for service rendered at a different metering point if such bill is unpaid for less than 45 days.

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 515-3-2-.01

Ga. L. 1878-79, p. 125; 1907, pp. 72, 75; 1922, pp. 143, 144; 1972, pp. 138, 439.

Original Rule entitled "Reasons for Disconnection" was filed as Emergency Rule 515-3-2-0.1-.01 on November 27, 1979, having been adopted November 20, 1979 to become effective November 21, 1979, and to remain in effect until January 1, 1980, as specified by the Agency.

Amended: Permanent Rule entitled "Reasons for Disconnection" was filed on November 27, 1979; effective January 1, 1980, as specified by the Agency.

Amended: F. Oct. 16, 1998; eff. Nov. 5, 1998.