New York § 40 - 40Voluntary third-party notification
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 40 — 40Voluntary third-party notification, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40. 40Voluntary third-party notification
§ 40. Voluntary third-party notification. 1. Every utility corporation or municipality shall permit a residential customer to designate a third party to receive notice of the total amount due or past due on all bills, the amounts of any payments paid by or on behalf of such residential customer, and copies of all notices relating to termination of service and notices relating to collection of amounts due sent to such residential customer, provided that the designated third party indicates in writing a willingness to receive such notices, and provided further, where a residential customer opts for third-party notifications, such residential customer may opt to continue to receive such notices. 2. Every utility corporation or municipality shall permit a landlord, upon written request of both the landlord and tenant, to designate a third party to be notified of all requests for discontinuance of service to units occupied by such tenant, provided that the designed third party indicates in writing a willingness to receive such notices, and provided further, where the tenant and landlord customers opt for third-party notifications, such tenant and landlord customers may opt to continue to receive such notices.
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 40
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 40 cover?
Section 40 ("40Voluntary third-party notification") is part of the New York Consolidated Laws, the codified statutory law of New York. 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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