Any waiver by an owner of the provisions of §§ 5-79-1 – 5-79-9 is void and unenforceable as contrary to public policy. Any attempt by a foreclosure consultant to induce an owner to waive the owner's rights is a violation of §§ 5-79-1 – 5-79-9.
The provisions of this chapter shall be construed to apply to and affect only public utilities which furnish products or services within the state, and this chapter shall not be construed to extend to any public utility engaged in interstate commerce the government or regulation of which jurisdiction is vested in the interstate commerce commission or other federal board or commission.