D.C. Code § 42-3306

Current through codified legislation effective October 30, 2024
Section 42-3306 - Findings required prior to termination of service
(a) It shall be unlawful for any electric company, electricity supplier, gas company, or natural gas supplier to terminate service at the request of the owner, agent, lessor, or manager of an apartment house subject to this chapter, unless the Public Service Commission first makes a finding that all units within the apartment house are not lawfully occupied, or the Public Service Commission finds that services provided by such company shall be provided by other means.
(b) Nothing in this section shall be construed to relieve any owner, agent, lessor, or manager of an apartment house from liability under a contract for the provision of services with an electric company, electricity supplier, gas company, or natural gas supplier until such time as the Public Service Commission makes its findings as required by subsection (a) of this section.

D.C. Code § 42-3306

Sept. 13, 1980, D.C. Law 3-94, § 7, 27 DCR 3500; May 9, 2000, D.C. Law 13-107, § 202(d), 47 DCR 1091; Mar. 16, 2005, D.C. Law 15-227, § 20(d), 51 DCR 10549.