Md. Code Regs. 20.45.04.14

Current through Register Vol. 52, No. 1, January 10, 2025

Section 20.45.04.14 - Underlying Provider Notice of Utility Payment Failure

A. Required Notice.

(1) If a utility fails to pay an undisputed bill of an underlying provider within 30 days of the due date, the underlying provider shall notify the Commission in writing and provide a copy of the notice to the utility.

(2) The underlying provider's notice required under §A(1) of this regulation shall contain:

(a) The name, address, and telephone number of the utility failing to make payment and contact information for the failing utility's account representative;

(b) The nature of the service or facility of the underlying provider;

(c) The location of the service or facility; and

(d) The number of days that payment is past due.

B. Commission Action. If the Commission receives the notice required under §A of this regulation, the Commission may:

(1) Find that the utility is in jeopardy of discontinuing service; or

(2) Require the utility to provide periodic reports to demonstrate that it is financially capable of continuing to provide service without interruption.

Md. Code Regs. 20.45.04.14

Regulation .14 adopted effective April 14, 2003 (30:7 Md. R. 489)
Regulation .14A amended effective March 15, 2004 (31:5 Md. R. 451)