Minnesota Administrative Rules

7810.1700 GUARANTEE OF PAYMENT.

The utility may accept, in lieu of a deposit, a contract signed by a guarantor satisfactory to the utility whereby payment of a specified sum not exceeding the deposit requirement is guaranteed. The term of such contract shall be for no longer than 12 months, but shall automatically terminate after the customer has closed and paid the account with the utility, or at the guarantor's request upon 60 days' written notice to the utility. Upon termination of a guarantee contract or whenever the utility deems same insufficient as to amount or surety, a cash deposit or a new or additional guarantee may be required for good cause upon reasonable written notice to the customer. The service of any customer who fails to comply with these requirements may be disconnected upon notice as prescribed in part 7810.2300. The utility shall mail the guarantor copies of all disconnect notices sent to the customer whose account the guarantor has guaranteed unless the guarantor waives such notice in writing.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 237.10

History:

17 SR 1279

Published Electronically:

August 29, 2008