26 Del. Admin. Code § 3002-7.0

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 5, November 1, 2024
Section 3002-7.0 - Penalty And Burden Of Proof
7.1 Penalty

Any covered utility determined, after hearing, to have terminated service for non-payment to a dwelling unit or multiple occupancy dwelling unit in violation of these regulations, may be fined an amount equal to twice the amount of arrearage for which service was terminated, or such lesser amount as deemed appropriate after full consideration of the circumstances. The fine which may be imposed shall not exceed the sum of $1,000 for each day during which the termination is in violation of these regulations.

7.2 Burden of Proof

The burden of proof of compliance with these regulations shall be upon the covered utility at any proceeding instituted by formal written complaint to or upon motion of the Public Service Commission of Delaware. The Commission specifically reserves the right to randomly select termination cases and require the covered utility to appear before the Commission at a duly noticed hearing and establish compliance with these regulations.

26 Del. Admin. Code § 3002-7.0

9 DE Reg. 756 (11/01/03)