N.M. Admin. Code § 17.9.560.9

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 23, December 10, 2024

Section 17.9.560.9 - APPLICATION OF RULE

A.Modifications. If unreasonable hardship to a utility or to a customer results from the application of any provision herein prescribed, application may be made to the commission for the modification of the provision or for temporary or permanent exemption from its requirements.

B.Rule revisions. 17.9.560 NMAC establishes standards to be followed by every electric utility in providing service to customers who are not residential customers as defined in Subsection J of 17.5.410.7 NMAC of the commission's code of rules and regulations and in providing service to residential customers except to the extent inconsistent with 17.5.410 NMAC of the code; provided, however, that any electric utility may file rules inconsistent with the provisions herein established when permitted by the commission under the provisions of Subsection A of 17.9.560.9 NMAC above, or, for residential customers, to conform with the requirements of 17.5.410 NMAC and when so filed and approved by the commission such utility rules shall take precedence over the provisions herein established.

C.Adoption. The adoption of 17.9.560 NMAC will in no way preclude the commission from altering or amending it or from making such modifications with respect to its application as may be found necessary to meet exceptional conditions.

D.Duties. These regulations shall in no way relieve any utility from any of its duties under the laws of this state.

N.M. Admin. Code § 17.9.560.9

6-30-88; 17.9.560.9 NMAC - Rn, NMPSC 560.3-560.6, 6-15-05, Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXI, Issue 21, November 10, 2020, eff. 11/10/2020