Louisiana § RS 45:846 - Charges governed by meters; estimated bills
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 45:846 — Charges governed by meters; estimated bills, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 45:846. Charges governed by meters; estimated bills
No person engaged in furnishing gas, water or electricity to consumers, to be paid for by meter measure, shall charge or receive, from any patron or consumer, payment for more gas, electricity or water than the meter indicates has been used by the consumer at the time for which payment is made and received; provided, however, that estimated bills may be rendered to and payment thereof collected from consumers for such periods and on such basis as may be approved or prescribed by the Louisiana Public Service Commission or other regulatory authority having jurisdiction over the person furnishing such service. The minimum charge contracted for with the municipalities shall not be affected.
Amended by Acts 1962, No. 29, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 45:846
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 45:846 cover?
Section RS 45:846 ("Charges governed by meters; estimated bills") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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