Okla. Admin. Code § 165:56-9-4.2

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

Section 165:56-9-4.2 - Notice of Disconnection or Notice of Suspension requirements

(a) A notice of disconnection or notice of suspension shall contain the following information:

(1) The words "NOTICE OF DISCONNECTION" or "NOTICE OF SUSPENSION" or words with the same meaning, in print type larger than the print type of the notice text.

(2) Name, address, and telephone number of customer.

(3) Statement of reason for the proposed disconnection or suspension of service.

(4) The date on or after which service will be disconnected or suspended unless appropriate action is taken.

(5) The telephone number of the Reseller where the customer may make an inquiry.

(6) Charges and procedures for reconnection or approved charges and procedures to avoid suspension.

(7) The address and telephone number of the Commission's Consumer Services Division in print size which is smaller than the print size used for the Reseller's telephone number.

(8) A statement that the end-user must contact the Reseller regarding the disconnection or suspension, prior to contacting the Commission's Consumer Services Division.

(9) Notice of suspension of service relating to past-due amounts shall inform the end-user that the total amount due may include charges for non-deniable and/or not regulated services which would not cause interruption of local service. The notice must indicate a toll-free telephone number of a service center where questions can be referred and payment arrangements made.

(b) The Reseller shall not be required to give the written notice provided for in this Section in situations where the Reseller has evidence of fraudulent or illegal use of the Reseller's services, which if allowed to continue, would present a high risk of financial loss to the Reseller.

(c) The following additional information shall be in the notice unless said information can be obtained in the telephone directory and the notice refers the end-user to the location in the directory where the information can be obtained:

(1) A statement of how an end-user may avoid the disconnection of service or suspension of service, including a statement that the end-user must notify the reseller on the day of payment as to the place and method of such payment when the bill is paid at a place other than the office of the reseller.

(2) A statement that informs the end-user where payments may be made or how to obtain a listing of authorized payment agencies.

(d) Notice of disconnection and/or notice of suspension shall be received via the United States mail, unless the end-user agrees with the Reseller to receive a bill through different means.

Okla. Admin. Code § 165:56-9-4.2

Added at 26 Ok Reg 1137, eff 7-1-09