Montana § 69-4-1004 Opt-Out Program-- Public Service Commission Responsibilities -- Rulemaking

Montana Statutes

§ 69-4-1004 — Opt-Out Program-- Public Service Commission Responsibilities -- Rulemaking

Montana § 69-4-1004

Title 69PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS

Ch. 4UTILITY LINES AND FACILITIES

Part 10Requirements for Use of Advanced Metering Devices

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Mont. Code Ann. § 69-4-1004 (2026).

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69-4-1004 . Opt-out program-- public service commission responsibilities -- rulemaking.

(1)On or before July 1, 2022, the public service commission shall determine whether an opt-out program for advanced meters or advanced metering gateway devices, or both, should be established.

(2)In determining whether to establish an opt-out program, the commission shall consider:

(a)an individual customer's privacy interest;

(b)costs and practicality of allowing customers to opt out;

(c)availability of other technology; and

(d)other concerns related to advanced metering devices and advanced metering gateway devices.

(3)If the commission determines an opt-out program should be established, the commission shall adopt rules providing options and requirements for individual customers to opt out of

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69-4-1004 . Opt-out program-- public service commission responsibilities -- rulemaking. (1) On or before July 1, 2022, the public service commission shall determine whether an opt-out program for advanced meters or advanced metering gateway devices, or both, should be established.
(2) In determining whether to establish an opt-out program, the commission shall consider:
(a) an individual customer's privacy interest;
(b) costs and practicality of allowing customers to opt out;
(c) availability of other technology; and
(d) other concerns related to advanced metering devices and advanced metering gateway devices.
(3) If the commission determines an opt-out program should be established, the commission shall adopt rules providing options and requirements for individual customers to opt out of advanced metering device or advanced metering gateway device installation.