§ 56.13. Billings for merchandise, appliances and nonrecurring and recurring services.
Charges for other than basic service—that is, merchandise, appliances and special services, including merchandise and appliance installation, sales, rental and repair costs; meter testing fees; line extension costs; special construction charges and other nonrecurring charges, except as provided in this chapter—must appear after charges for basic services and appear distinctly separate. This includes charges for optional recurring services which are distinctly separate and clearly not required for the physical delivery of service. Examples include line repair programs and appliance warranty programs. See § 56.83(3) (relating to unauthorized termination of service).
Authority The provisions of this § 56.13 amended under the Public Utility Code, 66 Pa.C.S § § 1401—1419.
Source The provisions of this § 56.13 adopted June 16, 1978, effective June 17, 1978, 8 Pa.B. 1655; corrected September 21, 1990, effective October 15, 1988, 20 Pa.B. 4864; amended October 7, 2011, effective October 8, 2011, 41 Pa.B. 5473. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (271615).
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