§702. Unjust discrimination
1. Unjust discrimination. It is unlawful for a public utility to give any undue or unreasonable preference, advantage, prejudice or disadvantage to a particular person.
[PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]
2. Solar energy. No public utility providing electric or gas service may consider the use of solar energy by a customer as a basis for establishing higher rates or charges for energy or service sold to the customer.
[PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]
3. Service and facilities. Every public utility providing transmission and distribution or gas service, upon reasonable notice, shall furnish to all persons who may apply for facilities and service, suitable facilities and service consistent with policies approved or established by the commission, without undue delay and without unreasonable discrimination.
[PL 1999, c. 398, Pt. A, §17 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 398, Pt. A, §§104, 105 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 141, §A6 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 398, §A17 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 398, §§A104,105 (AFF).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
Part 1: PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Chapter 7: REGULATION AND CONTROL OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
35-A §701. Special privileges forbidden
35-A §702. Unjust discrimination
35-A §703. Rebates; discounts and discrimination
35-A §704. Termination of utility services
35-A §706. Tenants not liable for a landlord's utility bills
35-A §707. Affiliated interests
35-A §709. Insider transactions
35-A §710. Accidents investigated; reports
35-A §711. Joint use of equipment
35-A §713. Unregulated business ventures of utilities
35-A §714. Notice to commission
35-A §716. Complaints; record retention
35-A §717. Joint use entity liaisons
35-A §718. Winter terminations (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 35-A, SECTION 717)