Code of Maryland Regulations (Last Updated: April 6, 2021) |
Title 20. Public Service Commission |
Subtitle 30. CUSTOMER DEPOSITS, LATE PAYMENT CHARGES, AND CUSTOMERS' RIGHTS PAMPHLETS |
Chapter 20.30.04. Customers' Rights Pamphlet |
Sec. 20.30.04.02. Contents of Pamphlet
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The pamphlet shall contain, at a minimum, a statement or description of the following information:
A. Service application procedures including a provision permitting more than one individual in a dwelling unit to request classification as a customer and to be listed on the service account;
B. Billing procedures, including the late payment charges;
C. Methods for customers to verify billing accuracy;
D. Explanation of the utility's fuel adjustment clause, or purchased gas clause, or both;
E. Explanation of seasonal rate differentials;
F. Customer payment policies, including a general summary of alternate payment plans and the Winter Heating Protection Program;
G. Security deposit policies;
H. The Termination Policy Statement as set forth in COMAR 20.31.01.06;
I. Inquiry, service, and complaint procedures;
J. Information on the Maryland Energy Assistance Program and on access to other programs to assist low-income customers;
K. Other pertinent information including the telephone number of the Consumer Affairs Division;
L. Information on the utility's bill extender plan;
M. The residential rate schedules available; and
N. For electric utilities and combination electric and gas utilities only:
(1) A summary of the reports required by COMAR 20.50.07.06, including explanations of the reliability indices; and
(2) Instructions for how customers can request reliability indices for their electric service.