278.022 Utility to notify commission upon receipt of notice of discontinuance or termination from supplier

278.022 Utility to notify commission upon receipt of notice of discontinuance or

termination from supplier.

(1) If a gas, water, electric, or sewer utility receives notice of discontinuance or

termination of service from one (1) or more of its suppliers for breach or default

under the terms of the service contract or tariff, and the discontinuance or

termination will prevent the provision of gas, water, electric, or sewer utility service

to its customers, the utility shall, within one (1) business day of receipt of the

notice:

(a) Notify the commission in writing of the supplier's notice of discontinuance or

termination; and

(b) Furnish a copy of the supplier's notice of discontinuance or termination to the

commission.

(2) Any gas, water, electric, or sewer utility that intends to terminate service to another

utility that is subject to the jurisdiction of the commission shall not terminate

service without notifying the commission in writing of its intent to terminate service

at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of termination.