5. An electric public utility shall be excused from compliance with the provisions of section 2 of P.L.2019, c.154 (C. 48:2-29.49) in the event of an emergency or if, despite compliance by the utility with the requirements of section 2 of P.L.2019, c.154 (C. 48:2-29.49), the medical customer fails or refuses to respond to a request for information by the utility pursuant to section 2 of P.L.2019, c.154 (C. 48:2-29.49).

L.2019, c.154, s.5.