Md. Code Regs. 20.45.06.04

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 21, October 18, 2024

Section 20.45.06.04 - Posting and Informational Requirements

A. Posting Required. A pay phone service provider shall prominently and conspicuously post on or near each pay phone notification of:

(1) The proper dialing sequence to complete a call;

(2) The local coin rate or a procedure to obtain free rate information for an exclusively card-operated or coinless pay phone;

(3) The name and address of the pay phone service provider and the operator service provider;

(4) The pay phone service provider's and the operator service provider's toll free number or an equivalent free local or speed-dial number for maintenance and refunds;

(5) A toll free number for the current long distance carrier;

(6) A statement that the Commission has authority over the pay phone service provider, the long distance carrier, and the operator service provider;

(7) The Commission's toll free number; and

(8) If approved by the Commission under Regulation .03C of this chapter, a statement that incoming calls are blocked.

B. Directory Assistance Charges. A pay phone service provider shall:

(1) Post a notice or verbally inform a pay phone user of a charge for directory assistance; or

(2) Post notification of the procedure to obtain free rate information for calls to directory assistance.

Md. Code Regs. 20.45.06.04

Regulations .04, Pay Phone Service, adopted effective February 26, 2007 (34:4 Md. R. 403)