The following regulations are adopted pursuant to chapter 245, Laws of 1986 for the purpose of implementing a moratorium on utility shut-off's during the winter. The legislature has determined and declared that utilities that supply electricity or natural gas for home heating cannot discontinue service for low-income households between November 15 and March 15 for reasons of nonpayment provided the customer complies with the provisions of the act.

The purpose of this chapter is to outline the conditions and procedures under which the department of community development (DCD) and its contractors will implement this program pursuant to chapter 245, Laws of 1986.