Idaho Admin. Code r. 31.21.01.302

Current through September 2, 2024
Section 31.21.01.302 - GROUNDS FOR DENIAL OR TERMINATION OF SERVICE WITH PRIOR NOTICE
01.Reasons for Denial or Termination of Service. A utility may deny or terminate service to a customer or applicant without the customer's or applicant's permission, but only after adequate notice has been given in accordance with these rules, for one (1) or more of the following reasons:
a. With respect to undisputed past due bills the customer or applicant:
i. Failed to pay;
ii. Paid with a dishonored check; or
iii. Made an electronic payment drawn on an account with insufficient funds.
b. The customer or applicant failed to make a security deposit or an installment payment on a deposit where it is required.
c. The customer or applicant failed to abide by the terms of a payment arrangement.
d. The utility has determined that information provided by the customer or applicant is materially false or materially misrepresents the customer's or applicant's true status.
e. The customer or applicant denied or willfully prevented the utility's access to the meter.
f. The utility determines that the customer is willfully wasting or interfering with service to the customer or other customers through improper equipment or otherwise.
g. The applicant or customer is a minor not competent to contract as described in Sections 29-101 and 32-101, Idaho Code.
02.No Obligation to Connect Service. Nothing in this rule requires the utility to connect service for a customer or applicant who owes money on an existing account or from a previous account if the unpaid bill is for service provided within the past four (4) years.

Idaho Admin. Code r. 31.21.01.302

Effective July 1, 2024