Section 69-09-05-13 - Essential service provider bills A provider of essential service, on any bill issued for the provision of essential services, shall:
1. Clearly disclose its name, business address, and a toll-free customer inquiry telephone number. The company name and business address must also be made available via the toll-free customer inquiry number; 2. Clearly and separately identify the essential services for which the bill is issued; 3. Clearly identify all taxes, fees, and surcharges associated with the essential services for which the bill is issued; and 4. Disclose that the provision of essential services may not be discontinued by the provider for nonpayment of charges for nonessential services or use other language that complies with federal billing rules. N.D. Admin Code 69-09-05-13
Effective January 1, 2001.General Authority: NDCC 28-32-02, 49-02-01.1, 49-21-01.7
Law Implemented: NDCC 49-21, 49-21-01.4, 49-21-01.7, 49-21-07