69-4-1003. Advanced metering devices -- notice required, MCA

Montana Code Annotated 2023

TITLE 69. PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS

CHAPTER 4. UTILITY LINES AND FACILITIES

Part 10. Requirements for Use of Advanced Metering Devices

Advanced Metering Devices -- Notice Required

69-4-1003. Advanced metering devices -- notice required. (1) A utility shall:

(a) notify a customer in writing at least 60 days prior to installation of an advanced metering device at the customer's address; and

(b) provide a sample copy of the notice to the public service commission and a list of customers who have been provided notice.

(2) The notice provided in accordance with subsection (1) must:

(a) be sent by first-class mail to a customer's address and be separate from any billing mailing;

(b) clearly state the utility's intent to install an advanced metering device; and

(c) if determined to be a requirement by the public service commission, include the process and financial obligations for a customer to opt out of installation of an advanced metering device.

History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 179, L. 2019.