Montana Code 69-4-1003. Advanced metering devices — notice required
69-4-1003. Advanced metering devices — notice required. (1) A utility shall:
Terms Used In Montana Code 69-4-1003
- commission: means the public service commission provided for in 2-15-2602. See Montana Code 69-1-101
- Process: means a writ or summons issued in the course of judicial proceedings. See Montana Code 1-1-202
- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See Montana Code 1-1-201
- Utility: means a public utility regulated by the public service commission pursuant to Title 69, chapter 3. See Montana Code 69-4-1001
- Writing: includes printing. See Montana Code 1-1-203
(a)notify a customer in writing at least 60 days prior to installation of an advanced metering device at the customer’s address; and
(b)provide a sample copy of the notice to the public service commission and a list of customers who have been provided notice.
(2)The notice provided in accordance with subsection (1) must:
(a)be sent by first-class mail to a customer’s address and be separate from any billing mailing;
(b)clearly state the utility’s intent to install an advanced metering device; and
(c)if determined to be a requirement by the public service commission, include the process and financial obligations for a customer to opt out of installation of an advanced metering device.