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15 Co-sponsors
History
- Referred to consumer affairs and protection
- Referred to consumer affairs and protection
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BILL NUMBER:A277
Title of bill
An act to amend the general business law, in relation to the sale of home heating oil
Purpose or general idea of bill
This bill would prohibit businesses that supply heating oil to residential customers from requiring that potential customers meet a minimum level of heating oil consumption.
Summary of specific provisions
The General Business Law is amended by adding a new section 309 to prohibit businesses that supply heating oil to residential customers from requiring that potential customers meet a minimum level of heating oil consumption.
Any business in violation of this section will be subject to a $500 civil penalty for each such violation.
Justification
Escalating home energy costs have motivated many homeown- ers to invest in energy conservation. These efforts have improved the efficiency of their home and reduced the energy consumption level for the home.
When shopping for fuel oil providers, homeowners are encountering compa- nies that will not extend service to the house because the household consumption number is too low. Minimum levels of use are a penalty to the residential customer that takes conservation measures seriously. These customers should not be penalized for their commitment to using less energy, lowering their payments and preserving our natural resources.
This legislation prohibits businesses that supply heating oil to resi- dential customers from requiring that potential customers meet a minimum level of heating oil consumption.
Prior legislative history
2007-2008: A.116 - Referred to Consumer Affairs and Protection 2005-2006: A.11058 - Referred to Consumer Affairs and Protection
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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