If, after a hearing on a complaint, the commission shall determine that the complainant’s selection of a primary local exchange or long distance carrier was switched in violation of this article, the commission may make factual findings regarding the amount of damages suffered by the complainant as a result of the unauthorized switch. Such damages shall be calculated as the amount of the difference between the charges for the unauthorized and the authorized service from the date of the unauthorized switch in the complainant’s service.
History. Code 1981, § 46-5-190 , enacted by Ga. L. 1998, p. 919, § 1.
Structure Georgia Code
Title 46 - Public Utilities and Public Transportation
Article 5 - Telecommunications Marketing Act of 1998
§ 46-5-184. Contents of Letter of Agency
§ 46-5-185. Investigation and Reporting Requirements
§ 46-5-186. Time Limit on Certain Actions of Local Exchange Carrier
§ 46-5-187. Abusive Telemarketing Acts or Practices
§ 46-5-188. Forgery or Falsification Prohibited
§ 46-5-189. Penalty for Willful Violation of Article
§ 46-5-190. Factual Findings by Public Service Commission
§ 46-5-191. Cause of Action for Damages Resulting From Violations of This Article