as introduced - 93rd Legislature (2023 - 2024) Posted on 04/03/2024 11:04am
A bill for an act
relating to energy; requiring utilities to accept an individual taxpayer identification
number when new customers apply for utility service; amending Minnesota Statutes
2022, section 216B.098, by adding a subdivision.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 216B.098, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:
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If
a utility requires a new customer to provide a Social Security number on an application for
utility service, the utility must accept an individual taxpayer identification number in lieu
of a Social Security number. The utility application must indicate that the utility accepts an
individual taxpayer identification number.
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