Provides electric public utility customers' right to decline installation of smart meter under certain circumstances.
This bill gives New Jersey electric utility customers the right to decline having a smart meter installed at their home or business. Utilities must provide 90 days' written notice before installation and cannot charge fees for declining within the first 30 days. If a customer declines after 30 days but within 90 days, the utility may charge no more than $100 for the decision. The bill directly affects all residential and commercial customers of electric utilities in New Jersey who receive notice of planned smart meter installation.
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Feb 2024
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Introduced Feb 5, 2024
Last action Feb 5, 2024
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee
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John Azzariti
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