New Jersey § 48:2-29
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 48:2-29, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 48:2-29.
The “Lifeline Credit Program” shall consist of an annual credit against the electric
or gas utility bill of each eligible residential electric or gas customer at his principal
residence. Such credit shall be applied to the electric or gas utility bills of such customer
as soon as may be practicable, but in no case later than the bills issued in October
of each year or as soon thereafter as eligibility is determined, and shall be applied
to each subsequent utility bill after the first until the full amount of the credit
is exhausted. No household shall receive more than one annual credit. In the event that electric and gas are provided to the same customer by the same
utility, the total annual credit shall be applied to the combined bills from such
utility. In the event that electric and gas are provided to the same customer by two separate
utilities, half of the total annual credit shall be applied to the bills from each
such utility. The annual credit shall be $200.00. Subject to the availability of appropriations, the level of credit shall be increased
to $225.00 beginning in October, 1984.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 48:2-29
What does New Jersey Statutes § 48:2-29 cover?
Section 48:2-29 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Jersey § 48:2-29?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 48:2-29 apply to my situation?
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