Connecticut General Statutes Title 16. Public Service Companies § 16-262i. Regulations

(a) The Public Utilities Regulatory Authority shall adopt regulations necessary to carry out the purposes of sections 16-262c to 16-262h, inclusive.

(b) The authority may adopt regulations, in accordance with the provisions of chapter 54,  1 setting forth the terms and conditions under which electric distribution, gas, telephone and water companies, electric suppliers, certified telecommunications providers and municipal utilities furnishing electric, gas or water service may be prohibited from terminating service to a residential dwelling on account of nonpayment of a delinquent account in the name of the former spouse or spouse of the individual who occupies the dwelling, if the marriage of such individuals has been dissolved or annulled or such individuals are legally separated or have an action for dissolution or annulment of a marriage or for legal separation pending, pursuant to chapter 815j. 2

(c) The authority may adopt regulations, in accordance with the provisions of chapter 54, setting forth the terms and conditions under which electric distribution, gas, telephone and water companies, electric suppliers, certified telecommunications providers and municipal utilities furnishing electric, gas, telecommunications or water service may terminate service for reasons other than nonpayment of a delinquent account.