Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 860 - PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION
Division 36 - WATER UTILITIES
Section 860-036-1210 - Establishing Credit for Residential Service

Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 860-036-1210

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 12, December 1, 2024

(1) Except as provided by section (3) of this rule, a water utility may require an applicant to establish satisfactory credit for new residential service by showing one of the following:

(a) The applicant received 12 months of continuous water service during the preceding 24 months, and the water utility can verify that the applicant voluntarily disconnected service and timely paid for all services rendered; or

(b) The applicant provides proof of a regular source of income.

(2) If an applicant is unable to establish satisfactory credit, a water utility may require a deposit under OAR 860-036-1220(2) or allow a written surety agreement under OAR 860-036-1230.

(3) An applicant who has customer status under OAR 860-036-1010(3) is not required to establish credit for new residential service.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 183, 756, 757

Stats. Implemented: ORS 756.040

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