Subdivision 1. Scope.
For the purposes of sections 216B.0991 to 216B.0995 , the terms defined in this section have the meanings given them.
Subd. 2. Customer.
"Customer" means a person who has an established relationship with a propane distributor and whose propane system meets the safety guidelines established by the propane distributor for residential heating service.
Subd. 3. LIHEAP.
"LIHEAP" means the low-income home energy assistance program.
Subd. 4. Propane distributor.
"Propane distributor" means a person who sells propane at retail to customers as their primary residential heat source; propane distributors are not public utilities.
Subd. 5. Residential heating service.
"Residential heating service" means the provision of the primary source of heat for the interior of a residential structure.