Virginia § 44-146.29:4 - Disconnection suspension for certain utilities
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 44-146.29:4 — Disconnection suspension for certain utilities, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 44-146.29:4. Disconnection suspension for certain utilities
In the case of any state of emergency declared by the Governor in response to a communicable disease of public health threat, each utility that is engaged in the business of furnishing electricity, gas, water, or wastewater service and subject to the regulation of the State Corporation Commission or owned or operated by a municipality shall be suspended from disconnecting service to residential customers for nonpayment of bills or fees for 30 days upon the declaration of such emergency.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 44-146.29:4
What does Code of Virginia § 44-146.29:4 cover?
Section 44-146.29:4 ("Disconnection suspension for certain utilities") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. 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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