Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 515 - RULES OF GEORGIA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
Chapter 515-3 - GENERAL RULES
Subject 515-3-3 - RESIDENTIAL GAS UTILITY SERVICE DISCONNECTIONS
Rule 515-3-3-.01 - Reasons for Disconnection

Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 515-3-3-.01

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through September 23, 2024

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

(a) Upon consumer request;

(b) When service to the consumer constitutes an immediate hazard to persons or property;

(c) By order of the Georgia Public Service Commission, any Court, or any other authorized public agency;

(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:

(i) for service to a previous occupant of the premises served,

(ii) for the purchase of merchandise, appliances, or a non-gas utility

(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.

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)

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