Okla. Admin. Code § 165:45-1-5

Current through Vol. 42, No. 7, December 16, 2024

Section 165:45-1-5 - Exceptions or variances

(a) A utility shall not prescribe terms and conditions for furnishing service that are inconsistent with this Chapter. Utility-prescribed terms and conditions shall not be valid until filed with and approved by the Commission.

(b) A utility may refuse or discontinue service for noncompliance with its service terms and conditions only in cases where its terms and conditions, as approved by the Commission, specifically so provide.

(c) If a utility seeks an exception or variance from this Chapter in its rates or terms and conditions of service, such exception or variance shall be clearly shown by a footnote on each respective page of the tariff. The footnote must be sufficient to plainly bring to the Commission's attention the exact nature of the requested exception or variance. Any exception or variance not so marked or identified in the tariff shall be superseded by this Chapter to the extent that said exception or variance is in conflict therewith. Such waiver or modification shall apply only to the party seeking such waiver or modification unless otherwise stated in the order approving the variance. Upon approval by the Commission, the tariff shall state the Commission order number approving the variance.

(d) The provisions of this Chapter shall in no way preclude the Commission from allowing or requiring additional or different terms and conditions of service, service, equipment, facilities, or standards other than those prescribed by this Chapter.

Okla. Admin. Code § 165:45-1-5

Amended at 13 Ok Reg 3259, eff 7-25-96; Amended at 15 Ok Reg 2177, eff 7-1-98