(1) A
supplier terminating a small customer's service contract because of nonpayment
shall provide written notice to the customer and the customer's distribution
services provider at least 14 days in advance of termination. The notice of
contract termination to the customer must clearly state:
(a) the reasons for termination;
(b) the name, address and telephone number
of the supplier representative or department who can address questions
concerning the contract termination; and
(c) the date on which the supplier will terminate the service contract.
(2) A supplier's notice to a customer that
the supplier is terminating the contract shall inform the customer that a
default provider will continue providing the customer's electric or natural gas
supply in the event of contract termination.
(3) The notice of contract termination to the customer must be mailed or
provided separately from the bill.
(4) The supplier must notify the distribution utility at least one day in
advance of the scheduled contract termination date if the customer and the
supplier make arrangements which void or otherwise alter the scheduled
termination.