ยง  53. Application. For purposes of this article, a reference to a gas
  corporation, an electric corporation, a utility company,  or  a  utility
  corporation  shall  include,  but is not limited to, any entity that, in
  any manner, sells or facilitates  the  sale  or  furnishing  of  gas  or
  electricity to residential customers. No provision of this article or of
  this  chapter  authorizes or permits the provision of gas or electricity
  service by any such corporation or other entity in any manner other than
  in full compliance with the provisions of this article or  to  authorize
  the  commission to waive compliance with any requirement of this article
  for any such corporation or other entity.
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.