New Jersey S2741 requires electric public utilities to reimburse customers for spoiled food and prescription medicine due to power outages lasting.
New Jersey S2741 mandates that electric public utilities reimburse customers for the cost of spoiled food and prescription medicine resulting from service outages exceeding 48 hours after a storm. The bill defines "sustained interruption" as the cessation of electric service for more than 48 consecutive hours following a major event. Customers must submit an itemized list and proof of loss, such as receipts or photographs, to qualify for reimbursement. Utilities must establish an online application system for reimbursements within 90 days of the bill's effective date.
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