69-4-1003. Advanced metering devices -- notice required. (1) A utility shall:
(a) notify a customer in writing at least 60 days prior to installation of an advanced metering device at the customer's address; and
(b) provide a sample copy of the notice to the public service commission and a list of customers who have been provided notice.
(2) The notice provided in accordance with subsection (1) must:
(a) be sent by first-class mail to a customer's address and be separate from any billing mailing;
(b) clearly state the utility's intent to install an advanced metering device; and
(c) if determined to be a requirement by the public service commission, include the process and financial obligations for a customer to opt out of installation of an advanced metering device.
History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 179, L. 2019.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Title 69. Public Utilities and Carriers
Chapter 4. Utility Lines and Facilities
Part 10. Requirements for Use of Advanced Metering Devices
69-4-1002. Meter security -- data disclosure
69-4-1003. Advanced metering devices -- notice required
69-4-1004. Opt-out program-- public service commission responsibilities -- rulemaking
69-4-1005. Advanced metering gateway device opt-in provisions -- rulemaking