Current through 2024-46, November 13, 2024
Section 407-288-6 - RECOVERY OF CONTRIBUTIONS FROM RETAIL CUSTOMERSA.Collection from Retail Customers; Surcharge. Each contributing voice network service provider, except for providers of prepaid wireless service, may recover its contributions to the MUSF from its retail customers by applying a surcharge to its customers' bills that is no higher than the amount established by the Commission pursuant to Subsection 4(B) of this Chapter. Any surcharge imposed by a voice network service provider may not be applied to more than 25 Lines or Working Telephone Numbers per Billing Account Number. B.Identification of Surcharge. Any surcharge implemented pursuant to this Section shall be included on customers' bills as a separate line item and be identified as "Maine Universal Service Fund surcharge." This provision does not apply to any voice network service provider that does not provide bills or other statements of charges (written or electronic) to its customers.65- 407 C.M.R. ch. 288, § 6