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.
Every public utility which provides electric, natural gas, water, sewage disposal
or local telecommunications service shall permit a residential ratepayer who receives
service to designate a third party to whom the public utility shall transmit a copy
of any notice of termination of service. The ratepayer shall notify the public utility that a third party has been so designated. Such notification shall be authorized on an appropriate form for recording this
designation, and shall be effective not later than 10 business days from the date
of receipt by the public utility. The notification shall contain, in writing, an acceptance by the third party designee
to receive copies of any notices of termination of service of the ratepayer's utility
services. The transmission to the third party designee of a copy of the termination of service
notice shall be in addition to the original document transmitted to the ratepayer. The copy of the termination of service notice transmitted to the third party shall
be governed by the same law and policy provisions which govern the notice being transmitted
to the ratepayer. Designation as a third party shall not constitute acceptance of any liability on the
part of the third party for payment of the public utility bill. The public utility shall notify every residential ratepayer annually in writing of
the availability of the third party designee notice procedures and provide information
on how the ratepayer can commence this procedure, except that notice need not be provided
once a ratepayer has made a designation. A public utility may provide this required annual notice to its residential ratepayers
in any manner that the public utility determines.
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?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 48:2-29" (New Jersey). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
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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