Rule 515-3-3-.01. Reasons for Disconnection

No residential gas utility service may be disconnected except for the following reasons:

1. (a) Upon consumer request;
2. (b) When service to the consumer constitutes an immediate hazard to persons or property;
3. (c) By order of the Georgia Public Service Commission, any Court, or any other authorized public agency;

4. (d) A bill for past service is not paid within at least forty-five (45) days after the date of the bill, provided that said bill is rendered to the consumer in compliance with O.C.G.A. §§§ 46-4-158.1, 46-4-158.2, and 46-4-160 and Commission Rule 515-7-6, and provided the bill is not:

   1. (i) for service to a previous occupant of the premises served,
   2. (ii) for the purchase of merchandise, appliances, or a non-gas utility
   3. (iii) for service rendered at a different metering point, unless said bill is a final bill from the current marketer and has remained unpaid for at least 45 days from the date of the bill.

Authority: O.C.G.A. §§ 46-2-30, 46-4-150et seq. (See especially, 46-4-150, 46-4-158.1, 46-4-158.2, 46-4-160)

History. Original Rule entitled "Declaration of Public Policy" adopted. F. Mar. 20, 1990; eff. Apr. 9, 1990.

Repealed: F. Mar. 11, 1991; eff. Mar. 31, 1991.

Amended: New Rule entitled "Reasons for Disconnections" adopted. F. Oct. 16, 1998; eff. Nov. 5, 1998.

Amended: F. Sept. 3, 2002; eff. Sept. 23, 2002.

Amended: F. Aug. 24, 2018; eff. Sept. 13, 2018.