New Jersey § 48:3-98
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 48:3-98, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 48:3-98.
a. A customer shall be permitted to switch between an electric power supplier and
a basic generation service provider or between electric power suppliers, provided
the electric public utility receives an electronic enrollment notice from the electric
power supplier no later than 20 days prior to the next scheduled meter reading date
for the switch to be effective on that date. A switch between an electric power supplier and a basic generation service provider,
or between electric power suppliers, shall become effective on the customer's scheduled
meter reading date, which shall occur at least monthly for the purpose of enabling
customers to switch suppliers. The board may establish a shorter timeframe for switching between an electric power
supplier and a basic generation service provider, or between electric power suppliers. b. A customer shall be permitted to switch between a gas supplier and gas public utility
or between gas suppliers, provided the gas public utility receives an electronic enrollment
notice from a gas supplier on or before the first business day of the month for a
switch to be effective on the following month's scheduled meter reading date. A switch between a gas supplier and gas public utility, or between gas suppliers,
shall become effective on the customer's scheduled meter reading date, which shall
occur at least monthly for the purpose of enabling customers to switch suppliers. The board may establish a shorter timeframe for switching between a gas supplier
and a gas public utility, or between gas suppliers.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 48:3-98
What does New Jersey Statutes § 48:3-98 cover?
Section 48:3-98 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 § 48:3-98?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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