(A) Each special purpose or public service district furnishing electricity or natural gas to residents of this State must establish written procedures for termination of service due to nonpayment for a special needs account customer at any time and for all residential customers during weather conditions marked by extremely cold or hot temperatures. Each special purpose or public service district must submit its procedures to the Office of Regulatory Staff by November 1, 2006. Any subsequent revisions must be submitted semiannually by March first or September first.
(B) The procedures for termination must include the following:
(1) notification procedures so that the customer is made aware of an impending termination and the time within which he must make arrangements for payment prior to termination;
(2) arrangements for a payment arrangement plan to enable a residential customer, who has a satisfactory payment history as determined by the special purpose or public service district, to pay by installments where the customer is unable to pay the full amount due for electric service;
(3) a procedure to advise customers who are unable to pay the full amount due or who are not approved for a payment arrangement plan that they may contact local social service agencies to determine the availability of public or private assistance with the payment of electric bills;
(4) a schedule of termination that takes into account the availability of the acceptance of payment and the reconnection of service; and
(5) the standards for determining weather conditions marked by extremely cold or hot temperatures.
HISTORY: 2006 Act No. 313, Section 2, eff June 1, 2006.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 11 - Special Purpose Or Public Service Districts Generally
Section 6-11-10. Authority to establish special purpose or public service districts.
Section 6-11-20. Petition for formation of district.
Section 6-11-30. Call of election for establishment of district.
Section 6-11-40. Qualifications of voters.
Section 6-11-50. Place, managers and notice of election; declaration of result.
Section 6-11-60. Electors shall vote on establishment of district and on election of commissioners.
Section 6-11-80. Organization of and vacancies on commission.
Section 6-11-90. Record of meetings; compensation.
Section 6-11-91. Compensation and benefits for district governing bodies.
Section 6-11-92. Continuation of existing benefit plans.
Section 6-11-93. Compensation from two or more districts prohibited.
Section 6-11-100. General powers and duties of commissioners.
Section 6-11-101. Hospital districts; powers.
Section 6-11-105. Emergency ban on burning within a special purpose or public service district.
Section 6-11-110. Commissioners in certain counties may furnish services outside district.
Section 6-11-120. Filing of plat of district.
Section 6-11-130. Power of condemnation.
Section 6-11-140. Establishment of rates.
Section 6-11-150. Hearing prior to establishment of rates.
Section 6-11-160. Schedule of rates shall be kept on file.
Section 6-11-170. Lien for rates; suits therefor.
Section 6-11-175. Construction of elevated water storage facility; notice and hearing.
Section 6-11-180. Issue of bonds for construction or acquisition.
Section 6-11-190. Terms and amount of bonds.
Section 6-11-200. Election on bond issue on petition of resident electors.
Section 6-11-210. Issuance and sale of bonds; use of proceeds.
Section 6-11-220. Signature of bonds.
Section 6-11-230. Bonds shall be tax free.
Section 6-11-240. Maturity date of bonds issued by water or sewer districts.
Section 6-11-250. Government loans.
Section 6-11-260. Adoption of budget of district.
Section 6-11-270. Levy, collection and disbursement of taxes.
Section 6-11-271. Millage levy for special purpose district.
Section 6-11-273. Tax levy referendums.
Section 6-11-275. Increase in millage limitation; collection.
Section 6-11-276. Authority to borrow in anticipation of taxes.
Section 6-11-295. Violations; penalties.
Section 6-11-325. Financing construction of sewage collection lines.
Section 6-11-335. Additional members.
Section 6-11-351. Referendum request by governing body of special purpose district.
Section 6-11-352. Content and format of referendum question on ballot.
Section 6-11-353. Notice of referendum.
Section 6-11-354. Election of commissioners of district's governing body; procedures.
Section 6-11-410. Definitions.
Section 6-11-430. Exercise of powers by county board; public hearing.
Section 6-11-440. Notice of hearing.
Section 6-11-455. Levying of ad valorem taxes in overlap areas.
Section 6-11-460. Decision of county board.
Section 6-11-470. Publication of action of county board.
Section 6-11-480. Challenge of county board's decision in court.
Section 6-11-490. County board may authorize issuance of general obligation bonds.
Section 6-11-500. Manner in which bonds shall be issued.
Section 6-11-510. Maturity of bonds.
Section 6-11-520. Redemption of bonds before maturity.
Section 6-11-530. Form of bonds.
Section 6-11-540. Denominations and places of payment of bonds.
Section 6-11-550. Interest on bonds.
Section 6-11-560. Execution of bonds.
Section 6-11-570. Sale of bonds.
Section 6-11-580. Tax and pledge of taxing power for payment of bonds.
Section 6-11-590. Bonds exempt from taxes.
Section 6-11-600. Disposition of proceeds of bonds.
Section 6-11-610. Changes in district commissions pursuant to modification of districts.
Section 6-11-630. Powers to issue revenue bonds shall not be affected by article.
Section 6-11-640. Powers granted by article shall be cumulative.
Section 6-11-650. Exceptions to application of article.
Section 6-11-810. Definitions.
Section 6-11-830. Hearing on issuance of bonds.
Section 6-11-840. Notice of hearing.
Section 6-11-850. Proponents and opponents of bond issue shall be heard.
Section 6-11-860. Decision of board; inapplicability of certain provisions in event of election.
Section 6-11-870. Publication of action by board.
Section 6-11-880. Challenge of county board's decision in court.
Section 6-11-890. Special elections may be held.
Section 6-11-900. Manner in which bonds shall be issued.
Section 6-11-910. Maturity of bonds.
Section 6-11-920. Redemption of bonds before maturity.
Section 6-11-930. Form of bonds.
Section 6-11-940. Fully registered form of bonds; conversion privileges.
Section 6-11-950. Denominations and places of payment of bonds.
Section 6-11-960. Interest on bonds.
Section 6-11-970. Execution of bonds.
Section 6-11-980. Sale of bonds.
Section 6-11-990. Tax and pledge of taxing power and revenues for payment of bonds.
Section 6-11-1000. Bonds exempt from taxes.
Section 6-11-1010. Disposition of proceeds of bonds.
Section 6-11-1020. Power to issue revenue bonds shall not be affected by article.
Section 6-11-1030. Powers granted by article shall be cumulative.
Section 6-11-1040. Certain bond issues validated.
Section 6-11-1050. Issuance of additional revenue bonds.
Section 6-11-1210. Declaration of purpose.
Section 6-11-1220. Definitions.
Section 6-11-1230. Powers of commissions.
Section 6-11-1250. Regulations may be enforced by courts.
Section 6-11-1260. Manner in which powers conferred shall be exercised; special acts superseded.
Section 6-11-1410. Definitions.
Section 6-11-1420. Operations at scene of fire.
Section 6-11-1430. Evacuation from buildings adjacent to burning structure.
Section 6-11-1440. Notice of evacuation of local area.
Section 6-11-1450. Interference with operations of fire authority.
Section 6-11-1460. Emergency volunteer job protection.
Section 6-11-1610. Special purpose district, defined.
Section 6-11-1620. Notification requirement, form.
Section 6-11-1630. Notification by new districts; issuance of directory; effect of non-compliance.
Section 6-11-1650. Annual financial audit.
Section 6-11-1810. Authorization of mutual aid assistance.
Section 6-11-1830. Proper training and equipment required.
Section 6-11-1840. Article not to conflict with mutual aid agreements or contracts.
Section 6-11-2010. Definitions.
Section 6-11-2020. Dissolution referendum.
Section 6-11-2040. Contents of petition.
Section 6-11-2060. Petition to be forwarded to successor providers.
Section 6-11-2070. Authorization of referendum; when held.
Section 6-11-2080. Publication of notice of referendum; contents.
Section 6-11-2090. Where and when referendum held.
Section 6-11-2100. Contents and format of referendum question on ballot.
Section 6-11-2110. Filing of certificate of results.
Section 6-11-2120. Notice of approval to subsequent provider.
Section 6-11-2130. Adoption of confirming resolution or ordinance by successor provider.
Section 6-11-2140. Winding up of district affairs.
Section 6-11-2150. Cost of referendum.
Section 6-11-2510. Definitions.
Section 6-11-2520. Termination procedures; contents.
Section 6-11-2530. Third-party notification program.
Section 6-11-2540. Disconnection of service when public emergency exists.
Section 6-11-2550. Private right of action; duty of care.
Section 6-11-2720. Powers and duties.
Section 6-11-2730. Accept donations; cooperate with other agencies.