124th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1644 LR 2082(01)
An Act To Require That a Utility Company Notify the Owner of Property prior to Disconnecting Services
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Pilon of Saco
Committee: Utilities and Energy
Fiscal Note Required: No
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This bill requires the Public Utilities Commission to adopt rules requiring utilities to notify landlords when the residential utility service of a tenant will be terminated/disconnected.  Any additional costs attributable to this rulemaking activity can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.