SECTION 165:35-19-40. Failure to make application for electric service

(a)   A utility may elect not to disconnect electric service to a premises when an application or contract for service is terminated, provided the meter is read and the reading recorded when service is terminated and the meter is read and the reading recorded when initiating service to subsequent consumer. Such election does not constitute consent of the utility for a new occupant of such premises to use the service without making proper application or contract for service.

(b)   Any person who uses electric service of the utility, but fails to make application or contract for such service of the utility, shall be liable to the utility for payment therefore under the applicable rate schedule. Proper notice as set forth in OAC 165:35-21-20(a) must be given prior to the utility making a disconnection. The utility may prorate the charge to this consumer, based on the date of occupancy.

[Source: Amended at 23 Ok Reg 1674, eff 7-1-06; Amended at 31 Ok Reg 1030, eff 9-12-14]