Rule 515-3-3-.02(A) - Limitations on Disconnections by a Local Distribution Company (LDC)In the case of proposed disconnection for residential gas service, service may not be disconnected unless:
(a) The LDC has delivered, or caused to be delivered, to the service address, or to the address of any party who to the knowledge of the LDC has undertaken the responsibility to pay the bill, written notice of the proposed disconnection at least five (5) days prior to the date of disconnection. Such notice shall include: 1. The earliest date for the proposed disconnection;2. The amount due and the reason for the proposed disconnection;3. A telephone number that the affected consumer may call for information about the proposed disconnection;4. The procedure for preventing disconnection of service, including one wherein there may exist a medical emergency as herein described; and5. Information concerning any programs known to the LDC that might assist the consumer in paying the past-due bill.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 515-3-3-.02(A)
O.C.G.A. Secs. 46-4-150, 46-4-158.1, 46-4-158.2, 46-4-160.
Original Rule entitled "Definitions" adopted. F. Mar. 20, 1990; eff. Apr. 9, 1990.Repealed: F. Mar. 11, 1991; eff. Mar. 31, 1991.Amended: New Rule entitled "Limitations on Disconnection During Illness" adopted. F. Oct. 16, 1998; eff. Nov. 5, 1998.Repealed: New Rule entitled "Limitations on Disconnections by a Local Distribution Company (LDC)" adopted. F. Sept. 3, 2002; eff. Sept. 23, 2002.Amended: F. Jan. 22, 2009; eff. Feb. 11, 2009.