South Carolina Statutes
§ 5-31-2540 — Disconnection when public safety emergency exists.
South Carolina·Title 5 MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS·Ch. 31 ELECTRICITY, WATER, NATURAL GAS AND SEWERAGE SYSTEMS
Notwithstanding another provision of this article, a municipality furnishing electricity or natural gas to its citizens may disconnect a customer when it is determined that a public safety emergency exists.
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Legislative History
HISTORY: 2006 Act No. 313, SECTION 1, eff June 1, 2006.
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