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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".02" citation="COMAR 20.31.03.02" title_num="20" subtitle_num="31" chapter_num="03" heading="Restrictions for Elderly or Handicapped Individuals.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Upon receiving notice from the customer that he or an occupant of the premises to which the service is going to be terminated is an elderly or handicapped individual, a utility may terminate service to that premises only in accordance with the provisions of this regulation.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Between the date the notice of termination is mailed to the customer and the date on or after which service is to be terminated, the utility shall, at a minimum, attempt to make personal contact with the customer on two separate occasions, each of which shall occur on a separate day.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>The utility's attempt to make personal contact with the customer shall be by either:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Telephoning the customer during business hours, or, if no one is home, during the evening after 6 p.m.; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Visiting the premises and leaving a copy of the notice of termination with the customer or a responsible person 18 years old or older at the premises, or if no one is at home, leaving a copy of the notice at the premises.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>The utility shall document each attempt to make personal contact under this regulation.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>If personal contact is made, the utility shall inform the customer of possible sources of financial assistance and of the availability of alternate payment plans offered by the utility.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>