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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the provisions listed in subsections 1 to 4 do not apply to a telephone utility except service providers with respect to the provision of provider of last resort service:
1. Regulation and control of public utilities. The following sections of chapter 7:
A. Section 703 relating to discounts and discrimination;
B. Section 704 relating to termination of utility services;
C. Section 705 relating to utility deposits;
D. Section 706 relating to tenant liability for landlord utility bills;
E. Section 713 relating to unregulated business ventures; and
F. Section 715 relating to rules of the commission;
2. Sales, leases and mortgages of property. The following sections of chapter 11:
A. Section 1101 relating to authorization; and
B. Section 1103 relating to transfer of utility stock;
3. Procedure. The following sections of chapter 13:
A. Section 1302 relating to complaints; and
B. Section 1303 relating to investigations; and
4. Telephone lines. The following sections of chapter 79:
A. Section 7904 relating to purchasing and taking land for public use.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maine Revised Statutes Title 35-A. Public Utilities § 7231. Laws that apply only to service providers - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/me/title-35-a-public-utilities/me-rev-st-tit-35-a-sect-7231/
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