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New York Codes Rules Regulations (Last Updated: March 27,2024) |
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TITLE 21. Miscellaneous |
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Chapter X. Power Authority of the State of New York |
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Part 459. Procedures for Notice of Discontinuance of Electric Service |
Sec. 459.2. Definitions
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- The following words and phrases as used in this Part shall have the following meanings, unless a different meaning is plainly required by the context:(a) Customer means a person, firm or corporation purchasing electric service from a municipality.(b) Elderly means age 62 or older.(c) Handicapped means having any physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more of such person's life activities, where such person is:(1) certified as being physically disabled by a licensed physician; or(2) certified as being mentally disabled by a licensed psychiatrist or registered psychologist.(d) Utility means a municipal electric or rural electric cooperative system purchasing essentially all of its power requirements from the Power Authority of the State of New York.(e) Resident means any person residing in a dwelling served by the utility.