A public utility may provide a discounted service or a reduced rate for essential local exchange telecommunication services to individuals who receive benefits from a means test social services assistance program administered by the state or federal government. The commission may not require a utility to provide a discounted service or reduced rate or to incur uncompensated costs or administrative burdens for services provided under this section.
AS 42.05.306
Discounted service and reduced rate
Known as the Alaska Public Utilities Regulatory Act
The act spans §§ 42–42 (153 sections).
Official source: Alaska State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Alaska statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.