§ 69-4-1004

69-4-1004. Opt-out program-- public service commission responsibilities -- rulemaking. (1) On or before July 1, 2022, the public service commission shall determine whether an opt-out program for advanced meters or advanced metering gateway devices, or both, should be established. (2) In determining whether to establish an opt-out program, the commission shall consider: (a) an individual customer's privacy interest; (b) costs and practicality of allowing customers to opt out; (c) availability of other technology; and (d) other concerns related to advanced metering devices and advanced metering gateway devices. (3) If the commission determines an opt-out program should be established, the commission shall adopt rules providing options and requirements for individual customers to opt out of advanced metering device or advanced metering gateway device installation. History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 179, L. 2019; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 546, L. 2021.