The energy transition charge stated as a separate line entry on a customer bill sent by a qualifying utility may be subject to an assessment of a franchise fee imposed by a municipality, county or other political subdivision of the state, pursuant to a utility franchise agreement. The imposition, collection and receipt of an energy transition charge is exempt from inspection and supervision fees assessed pursuant to the Public Utility Act [Chapter 62, Articles 1 to 6 and 8 to 13 NMSA 1978]. History: Laws 2019, ch. 65, § 15. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2019, ch. 65 contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective June 14, 2019, 90 days after the adjournment of the legislature.
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