Mich. Admin. Code R. 484.158

Current through Vol. 24-21, December 1, 2024
Section R. 484.158 - Requirements for payphone service

Rule 8.

(1) All payphones in Michigan shall provide a dial tone before requiring payment. A provider that cannot comply with this requirement at the time that these rules take effect due to the technological capability of its system shall comply with this rule not later than January 1, 1997.
(2) The provider of a payphone that is located within a 9-1-1 service district shall provide both of the following:
(a) A prominently displayed notice that a caller can dial 9-1-1 in an emergency and that deposit of a coin or another form of payment is not required.
(b) The capability to allow a caller to dial 9-1-1 without first inserting a coin or paying any other charge.
(3) A provider of a payphone that is not located within a 9-1-1 service district shall provide both of the following:
(a) A prominently displayed notice that a caller can reach emergency services by calling the operator and that depositing a coin or another form of payment is not required.
(b) The capability to allow a caller to reach emergency services by calling the operator without first inserting a coin or paying any other charge.

Mich. Admin. Code R. 484.158

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