§ 54.05 DISCONNECTION WITHOUT REQUEST AND WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.

   (A)   EP&L and the Water Utility may disconnect service to a customer without request and without prior notice only:

      (1)   If a condition dangerous or hazardous to life, physical safety, or property exists;

      (2)   Upon order by any court or other duly authorized public authority;

      (3)   If fraudulent or unauthorized use of water or electricity is detected and EP&L or the Water Utility has reasonable ground to believe the affected customer is responsible for the use; or

      (4)   If EP&L or the Water Utility’s regulating or measuring equipment has been tampered with and EP&L or the Water Utility has reasonable grounds to believe that the affected customer is responsible for the tampering.

   (B)   EP&L and the Water Utility may disconnect service to commercial customers who have not paid their bills within ten days of the due date shown on bill.   

(Ord. 2014-4, passed 3-24-14)