Connecticut General Statutes Title 16. Public Service Companies § 16-269. Franchise area. Restricted sale

Within the franchise area of any person, firm, corporation or municipality which is chartered or authorized by the state of Connecticut to transmit or sell gas within such franchise area, no corporation described in section 16-263 shall supply or sell natural, mixed or manufactured gas to any person, firm, corporation or municipality except a person, firm, corporation or municipality authorized to transmit or sell gas within such franchise area without the prior approval of the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority after notice and hearing. In determining whether to grant such approval, the authority shall consider, without limitation, the impact of such supply or sale on gas companies and their customers.