SECTION 165:45-11-34. Free service; service to consumer's appliances

(a)   Each gas utility shall have on file with the Commission a detailed statement of all free service of any nature furnished or offered to any consumer or class of consumers. The utility shall offer the same free service to all consumers of the same class. The utility shall not discontinue, change or amend its policy, or offer any new free service or type of free service to any consumer or class of consumers except upon order of the Commission made upon application, and such notice and hearing as the Commission shall direct.

(b)   A utility may, with approval of the Commission, service or repair gas appliances or gas piping owned by its consumers and make a charge for such service. The Commission, upon application of the utility and after notice and hearing, may grant the utility authority to service and repair all specified types of gas appliances or gas installations of consumers in the State of Oklahoma or in a specified town, city, or locality. Each utility shall maintain books and records with regard to service and repair of consumer appliances pursuant to 17 O.S. (1991) § 154. Any authority granted pursuant to this Section shall not supersede any federal, state, or local requirements for licensing of service providers.

[Source: Amended at 13 Ok Reg 3259, eff 7-25-96]