ยง 46. Emergency disconnections to residences. Notwithstanding any
other section of this article, a utility corporation in ownership or
control of the meters, pipes, fittings, wires and other apparatus
associated with the establishment of service to a residence or a
municipality may disconnect service to a residence when an emergency may
threaten the health or safety of a person, the surrounding area or the
utility's or municipality's distribution system. The utility corporation
or municipality shall act promptly to assure restoration of service as
soon as feasible. Service shall be restored to any residence before it
may be terminated for any other reason.
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.