February 4, 2016, Introduced by Reps. Yanez, Inman, Glenn, Chang, Plawecki, Garrett and Neeley and referred to the Committee on Local Government.
A bill to prescribe the powers and duties of certain providers
of water and sewerage service in this state; and to prohibit
certain acts and practices of providers of water and sewerage
service in this state.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:
Sec. 1. As used in this act:
(a) "Advanced meter" means a meter or other device that,
through the use of equipment owned or leased by the provider or its
agent, meets 1 or more of the following requirements:
(i) Is capable of measuring, recording, or sending provider
customer data by use of common radio waves or in any other wireless
manner.
(ii) Allows 2-way communications suited for demand-response
programs.
(iii) Allows for a provider's control of a customer's water
usage.
(b) "Provider" means any water and sewerage system that
provides water or sewerage service in this state.
Sec. 2. A provider shall not make water or sewerage service to
a residential customer contingent on the installation of an
advanced meter or use of an advanced meter function.
Enacting section 1. This act takes effect 90 days after the
date it is enacted into law.