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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".03" citation="COMAR 20.31.05.03" title_num="20" subtitle_num="31" chapter_num="05" heading="Utility Service Protection Program.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Each utility under the jurisdiction of the Public Service Commission shall provide and administer a Utility Service Protection Program consistent with these regulations.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Each utility shall establish and offer its Utility Service Protection Program before November 1 of each year.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Before November 1 of each year, each utility shall advise customers of the availability of the Utility Service Protection Program through all of the following:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Bill inserts in September and October which provide a description of the Utility Service Protection Program.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Either a Customer Rights Pamphlet which includes a general summary of the Utility Service Protection Program or a separate pamphlet explaining the Utility Service Protection Program.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Normal collection procedures.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>A letter to all electric and gas heating customers whose service was terminated since the last heating season and not reconnected. The letter should include:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>The provisions of the Utility Service Protection Program;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>The amount of the customer's arrearage;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>The conditions for service reconnection under Regulation .08; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Information regarding the availability and sources of assistance for which the customer may qualify.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Other reasonable promotional efforts.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>