ยง 40. Voluntary third-party notice prior to termination of service.
1. Every utility corporation or municipality shall permit a residential
customer to designate a third-party to receive copies of all notices
relating to termination of service or collection of amounts due sent to
such residential customer, provided that the designated third-party
indicates in writing a willingness to receive such notices.
2. Every utility corporation or municipality shall permit a landlord,
upon written request of both the landlord and tenant, to designate a
third-party to be notified of all requests for discontinuance of service
to units owned by such landlord.
Structure New York Laws
Article 2 - Residential Gas, Electric and Steam Utility Service
30 - Residential Gas, Electric and Steam Service Policy.
31 - Applications for Service.
31-A - Use of Preferred Name and Pronouns.
33 - Discontinuance of Residential Utility Service to Multiple Dwellings.
34 - Discontinuance of Utility Service in Two Family Dwellings.
36 - Residential Service Deposits.
37 - Deferred Payment Agreements.
38 - Budget or Levelized Payment Plans; Quarterly Billing.
39 - Meter Reading and Estimated Bills.
40 - Voluntary Third-Party Notice Prior to Termination of Service.
41 - Finality of Certain Utility Charges.
42-A - Payment of Wages to Workers; Certain Cases.
43 - Complaint Handling Procedures.
44 - Utility Bills; Informational Notices.
46 - Emergency Disconnections to Residences.
47 - Inspection and Examination of Apparatus.
48-A - Utility Services; Domestic Violence Victims.
49 - Residential Steam Service.
50 - Residential Water Service.
52 - Gas, Electric and Steam Service to Tenants Provided Through Shared Meters.
53-A - Prohibition of Utilities Engaging in Detrimental Conduct Towards a Residential Customer.