Section 56.117. Termination upon expiration of medical certification

When the initial and renewal certifications have expired, the original ground for termination shall be revived and the public utility may terminate service without additional written notice, if notice previously has been mailed or delivered within the past 60 days under § 56.91 (relating to general notice provisions and contents of termination notice). The public utility shall comply with § § 56.93—56.96.

The provisions of this § 56.117 adopted June 16, 1978, effective June 17, 1978, 8 Pa.B. 1655; amended October 7, 2011, effective October 8, 2011, 41 Pa.B. 5473. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (337350) to (337351).

Notation

Authority

The provisions of this § 56.117 amended under Chapter 14 of the Public Utility Code, 66 Pa.C.S. Chapter 14.

Notes of Decisions

Nonchronic Illnesses

Emergency medical provisions, which provide for medical certifications to prevent termination of gas service, apply to long-term and short-term nonchronic illnesses. Jackson v. Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, 522 A.2d 1187 (Pa. Cmwlth. 1987); appeal denied 536 A.2d 1335 (Pa. 1987).

Cross References

This section cited in 52 Pa. Code § 56.115 (relating to restoration of service).