20 Va. Admin. Code § 5-413-35
Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 22, June 17, 2024
Section 20VAC5-413-35 - Customer billing disputesA. Any billing dispute between the LEC and a customer that is being investigated by the LEC shall be considered a bona fide dispute until the LEC completes its investigation and advises the customer of its determination. The customer's service or services, which are subject to the dispute, shall not be disconnected pending resolution of a bona fide dispute.B. Any billing dispute between a customer and a LEC that is being investigated by the Division of Communications shall be considered a bona fide dispute until such time as the Division of Communications completes its investigation and advises the customer and LEC of the disposition of the dispute. A customer's service or services, which are subject to the dispute, shall not be disconnected pending resolution by the Division of Communications of a bona fide dispute.C. A customer with a bona fide dispute under investigation by either the LEC or commission is required to pay on time the undisputed portion of the bill. If requested, the LEC shall assist the customer with determining the undisputed portion of the bill, including any associated taxes, surcharges, and fees.20 Va. Admin. Code § 5-413-35
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 23, Issue 3, eff. December 1, 2006.Statutory Authority
§ 12.1-13 of the Code of Virginia.