Md. Code Regs. 20.30.01.03-1

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 22, November 1, 2024

Section 20.30.01.03-1 - Denial of Service

A. Except as prohibited by State or federal law, a utility may refuse to connect or may disconnect service for a former nonresidential customer unless the customer has paid or made satisfactory arrangements to pay any outstanding bill, or undisputed portion of a disputed bill, for prior nonresidential service.

B. A utility may not refuse service to a customer for nonpayment of an outstanding bill that is over 7 years old, unless the:

(a) Customer signed an agreement to pay the outstanding bill before the expiration of this period; or

(b) Outstanding bill is for service obtained by the customer in any manner described in COMAR 20.31.02.03DD or COMAR 20.31.02.04A(1)-(4).

Md. Code Regs. 20.30.01.03-1

Regulations .03-1 adopted effective November 18, 1985 (12:23 Md. R. 2221)
Regulation .03-1 amended effective May 10, 1993 (20:9 Md. R. 779)