Ala. Admin. Code r. 770-X-1-.14

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 12, September 30, 2024

Section 770-X-1-.14 - Joint Operation

(1) Where a Utility provides two or more kinds of service, or a service and goods, or engages in non-utility enterprises, suitable records shall be maintained so that the service or goods rendered to each operation can be accurately determined. No regulated service shall be discontinued for non-payment of non-regulated services or goods. If a utility engages in the non-regulated provision of service or goods, such billing shall be itemized.

(2) Any utility billing a customer for regulated and non-regulated service or goods on the same account shall apply all payments to that portion of the bill pertaining to regulated services until same is paid in full, unless customer indicates otherwise to the Utility. Any unpaid amounts on the non-regulated portion of the bill shall not be brought forward as a basis for disconnecting the regulated utility service.

Effective January 1968. Amended October 1988. Filed with LRS February 5, 2013. Filed for Codification in the Alabama Administrative Code by the Alabama Public Service Commission on February 5, 2013, pursuant to Code of Ala. 1975, § 41-22-7.

Author: Alabama Public Service Commission

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 37-1-32, 37-1-38, 37-1-56, 37-1-57.