38.5.1403    PROHIBITED GROUNDS FOR TERMINATION OF SERVICE

(1) Neither of the following shall constitute grounds for a utility to terminate service:  

(a) The failure of any person, other than the customer against whom termination is sought, to pay any charges due to the utility;

(b) The failure of a customer to pay for merchandise, appliances or other services not contained in tariffs approved by the commission.

History: Sec. 69-3-103, MCA; IMP, Sec. 69-3-102, MCA; NEW, 1980 MAR p. 644, Eff. 2/29/80.