Okla. Admin. Code § 165:35-1-3 - Application of rules
(a) This
Chapter shall apply to the operations of any electric utility operating within
the State of Oklahoma under the jurisdiction of the Commission.
(b) This Chapter is intended to define good
business practice under normal conditions, to ensure adequate service and
prevent unfair charges to the public, and to protect the utilities from
unreasonable demands.
(c) In any
case where a controversy arises in connection with the interpretation of any
provisions of this Chapter or the applicability thereof, the Commission will
make such orders as it may deem appropriate upon application of any interested
party and after notice and hearing.
(d) A utility may decline initial service to
a consumer until service may be rendered in compliance with this Chapter and
applicable municipal ordinances and regulations.
(e) A utility may prescribe rules and
regulations for furnishing service not inconsistent with this Chapter. No such
rules shall be valid until filed with and approved by the Commission. A utility
may refuse or discontinue service for noncompliance with its service rules only
in cases where its approved rules specifically so provide.
(f) Whenever compliance with any provision or
requirement of this Chapter would be unduly burdensome, or cause an
unreasonable hardship or an excessive expense, or result in an unusual
difficulty, or for other good cause shown the Commission may, upon application
of the utility or the consumer and after notice and hearing, suspend or excuse
compliance therewith or make such other requirements as it shall deem
appropriate. For good cause shown, the Commission may grant temporary relief
pending the hearing. If, after the effective date of this Chapter, a utility
seeks an exception or variance from this Chapter in its tariffs or terms and
conditions of service, such exception or variance shall be clearly shown on
such tariffs or terms and conditions of service, sufficient to plainly bring to
the Commission's attention to the exact nature of the said exception or
variance. Any exception or variance not so marked or identified in such tariff
or terms and conditions of service shall be superseded by this Chapter to the
extent that said exception or variance is in conflict therewith. Upon approval
by the Commission, the variance should indicate the number of the authoritative
Commission order.
(g) The adoption
of this Chapter shall in no way preclude the Commission from altering or
amending this Chapter in whole or in part after notice and hearing, or from
allowing or requiring additional or different service, equipment, facility, or
standards than prescribed by this Chapter, either upon complaint or application
or upon its own motion. Nothing provided in this Chapter shall relieve any
utility from any duty prescribed by the laws of the State of Oklahoma.
(h) A utility shall not be
required to take any action to ensure that a consumer follows or takes any
action in compliance with any Commission rule or regulation concerning
submetering activities, and no utility shall in any way be deemed to be
responsible for any failure by a consumer or third party to follow or take
actions in compliance with such Commission rules and regulations.
(i) The utility shall be subject to a fine
per day per occurrence for any violation of this Chapter. The fine shall be
determined pursuant to 17 O.S. § 1, after notice and hearing.
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