Disconnection of service in extreme temperature prohibited

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  5. Disconnection of service in extreme temperature prohibited

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(a) For the purposes of this section, the term “forecast of extreme temperature” means a National Weather Service forecast for the District of Columbia of 32 degrees Fahrenheit or below during any time of a day.

(b) A gas company shall not disconnect residential gas service during the day preceding and the day of a forecast of extreme temperature or if the forecast of extreme temperature precedes a holiday or weekend day, on any day during the holiday or weekend.

(Mar. 16, 2005, D.C. Law 15-227, § 7a; as added Mar. 9, 2016, D.C. Law 21-82, § 3, 63 DCR 772.)

Cross References

Disconnection of natural gas service in extreme temperature prohibited, §  34-1506.01.

Temporary Legislation

For temporary (225 days) creation of § 34-1671.06b, see § 307(d) of Coronavirus Support Temporary Amendment Act of 2020 (D.C. Law 23-130, Oct. 9, 2020, 67 DCR 8622).


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