SECTION 165:55-17-30. Customer choice

(a)   Where choices are available, every customer shall have the right to choose his or her TSP.

(b)   Where choices of TSPs are available, a TSP shall not enter into a contract or agreement with any person or entity, including but not limited to; property developers, multi-tenant property owners or managers, homeowners associations, or any agent or representative of such person or entity that would prohibit or restrict an end-user's right to select the carrier of his or her choice. Should a carrier become aware that such a property owner, manager, or agent is prohibiting or restricting an end-user's right to select the carrier of his or her choice, the carrier shall notify the Director of the Public Utility Division for the Commission.

(c)   The Public Utility Division may, after an informal investigation, file an application requesting a finding of contempt and the imposition of a fine or other penalty against a TSP that enters into a contract or agreement that prohibits or restricts an end-user's right to select the carrier of his or her choice.

(d)   The investigation and findings of the Public Utility Division shall not be contrary to federal rules regarding customer

[Source: Reserved at 13 Ok Reg 2437, eff 7-1-96; Added at 20 Ok Reg 2301, eff 7-15-03; Amended at 26 Ok Reg 1127, eff 7-1-09]