Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee
Title 1220 - Tennessee Public Utility Commission
Subtitle 1220-04 - Division of Public Utilities
Chapter 1220-04-02 - Regulations for Telephone Companies
Section 1220-04-02-.51 - PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS

Universal Citation: TN Comp Rules and Regs 1220-04-02-.51

Current through September 24, 2024

(1) Upon determination that a violation exists and after a reasonable attempt to notify the owner, the Authority shall through its designated representative, the Chief of the Utilities Division, direct the local telephone company to disconnect the instrument in violation.

(2) The local telephone company providing access to the instrument shall send the instrument owner a written notice, with a copy to the Authority, within twenty-four (24) hours of the directive indicating the location of the disconnection. The notice shall also include the charges for reconnection upon correction of the violation as specified in the tariff of the local exchange company.

(3) The Authority shall automatically revoke the authorization for any instrument found to be in intentional violation of Authority rules. If the owner disputes the violation, a hearing may be requested within a reasonable time before the Chief of the Utilities Division. If no violation is found to exist or if the violation is shown to be unintentional, then the connection charges shall be refunded to the owner by the local exchange company and authorization shall be reinstated.

Authority: T.C.A. § 65-4-116.

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