Advanced Metering Devices -- Notice Required

Mont. Code Ann. § 69-4-1003, under Requirements for Use of Advanced Metering Devices.

Mont. Code Ann. § 69-4-1003

(1) A utility shall: (a) notify a customer in writing at least 60 days prior to installation of an advanced metering device at the customer's address; and (b) provide a sample copy of the notice to the public service commission and a list of customers who have been provided notice. (2) The notice provided in accordance with subsection (1) must: (a) be sent by first-class mail to a customer's address and be separate from any billing mailing; (b) clearly state the utility's intent to install an advanced metering device; and (c) if determined to be a requirement by the public service commission, include the process and financial obligations for a customer to opt out of installation of an advanced metering device.