Section 56.164. Termination pending resolution of the dispute  


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  • In any case alleging unauthorized use of public utility service, as defined in § 56.2 (relating to definitions), or the customer’s failure to pay undisputed bills as required under § 56.181 (relating to duties of parties; disputing party’s duty to pay undisputed portion of bills; public utility’s duty to pay interest whenever overpayment found), a public utility may terminate service after giving proper notice in accordance with § § 56.91—56.98, whether or not a dispute is pending.

The provisions of this § 56.164 adopted June 16, 1978, effective June 17, 1978, 8 Pa.B. 1655; amended April 8, 1983, effective April 9, 1983, 13 Pa.B. 1250; amended October 7, 2011, effective October 8, 2011, 41 Pa.B. 5473. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (252042).

Notation

Authority

The provisions of this § 56.164 amended under the Public Utility Code, 66 Pa.C.S. § § 331, 501, 504, 1301, 1305, Chapter 14, 1501 and 1504.

Cross References

This section cited in 52 Pa. Code § 56.100 (relating to winter termination procedures); 52 Pa. Code § 56.165 (relating to conference procedures); 52 Pa. Code § 57.257 (relating to disputes concerning advanced metering); and 52 Pa. Code § 69.265 (relating to CAP design elements).