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E. Service Disconnect

Service to the member's premises may be disconnected by the Cooperative under the following conditions

1. At Customer's Request:
   1. Upon Termination – The Cooperative will disconnect service with no charge to the member upon due notice.  However, if restoration of service at the same location is requested by the same immediate family member or property owner(s), a reconnect charge will be applied.  
   2. For Repairs – The Cooperative will temporarily disconnect service to facilitate repairs or other work on the member's equipment or premises.
2. At Cooperative's Option - The Cooperative reserves the right to disconnect service for any of the following reasons:
   1. With Due Notice -The Cooperative may disconnect service upon due notice for any of the following reasons:
      1. For violation of the bylaws, policies and rules and regulations.
      2. For failure to fulfill contractual obligations.
      3. For failure to provide reasonable access to the member's premises.
      4. For failure to pay any bill within the established collection period.
      5. For failure to provide deposits as provided elsewhere in these rules.
      6. For failure to return signed application for electric service.
      7. For use of equipment which interferes with, or adversely affects service to other members.
      8. Upon written notice from governmental inspection authorities of condemnation of the member's facilities or premises.
      9. For fraudulent representation as to the use of service.
   2. Without Notice – The Cooperative reserves the right to disconnect service without notice for any of the following reasons:
      1. Where hazardous conditions exist.
      2. Where emergency conditions or repairs are necessary.
      3. Where bulk power supply shortages exist or due to power supply interruptions.
      4. Where it is determined that the member has tampered with the meter or other equipment installed by the Cooperative, or if the member is utilizing Cooperative electricity before said energy has passed through a meter installed by the Cooperative.
      5. When a non-sufficient fund (NSF) check is received to avoid disconnect, the service may be disconnected without further notice.
3. Reconnect – After service has been discontinued at the Cooperative's option for any of the above reasons, service will be reconnected only after the member has taken necessary corrective action and made payment of all fees and charges, including any applicable reconnect fees and deposits to guarantee payment for service.  A wiring certificate may be required before reconnect.

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