Continuation of basic telecommunications service

  1. Law
  2. District of Columbia Code
  3. Public Utilities
  4. General provisions after October 12, 2021
  5. Continuation of basic telecommunications service

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*NOTE: This section was added by emergency legislation that will expire on October 22, 2021.*

A telecommunications service provider, as that term is defined by Chapter 20 of this title, shall not disconnect, suspend, or degrade basic telecommunications service to a customer that is participating in the federal Lifeline program for non-payment of a bill, any fees for service or equipment, or other charges, or for noncompliance with a deferred payment agreement.

(July 24, 2021, D.C. Act 24-125, § 3(k), 68 DCR 007342.)

Emergency Legislation

For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 3(k) of Public Emergency Extension and Eviction and Utility Moratorium Phasing Emergency Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-125, July 24, 2021, 68 DCR 007342).


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