New York § 46 - 46Emergency disconnections to residences
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 46 — 46Emergency disconnections to residences, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46. 46Emergency disconnections to residences
§ 46. Emergency disconnections to residences. Notwithstanding any other section of this article, a utility corporation in ownership or control of the meters, pipes, fittings, wires and other apparatus associated with the establishment of service to a residence or a municipality may disconnect service to a residence when an emergency may threaten the health or safety of a person, the surrounding area or the utility's or municipality's distribution system. The utility corporation or municipality shall act promptly to assure restoration of service as soon as feasible. Service shall be restored to any residence before it may be terminated for any other reason.
Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 46
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 46 cover?
Section 46 ("46Emergency disconnections to residences") 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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