Mich. Admin. Code R. 460.116 - Meter relocation

Rule 16.

(1) A utility may assess a meter relocation charge in any of the following situations:

(a) The utility shut off service by disconnection at the street or pole because the utility could not obtain access to the meter or utility facilities.

(b) The customer, its authorized agent, or another responsible adult refused to permit the utility access to the meter on 2 separate occasions, or on a single occasion if harm is threatened, and the utility can produce documentation of requests for access and/or requests for the customer to perform a meter reading that were refused.

(c) The utility shut off service due to unauthorized use of utility service or the customer acknowledges personal responsibility and the utility bills the customer for unauthorized use of utility service.

(d) The customer requests that the utility relocate the meter or other utility facilities.

(2) If the utility moves the meter for reasons other than the reasons listed under subrule (1) of this rule, and the customer wants the meter placed in a different location than that selected by the utility, then the customer shall pay any additional costs.

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Mich. Admin. Code R. 460.116

2007 AACS; 2017 MR 22, Eff. 12/11/2017