Section 53-E:7 Aggregation Program Adopted.


   I. The governing body of a municipality or county may submit to its legislative body for adoption a final plan for an aggregation program, to be approved by a majority of those present and voting.
   II. If the plan is adopted, the municipality or county shall mail written notification to each retail electric customer within the municipality or county. Notification shall include a description of the aggregation program, the implications to the municipality or county, and the rights and responsibilities that the participants will have under the program. No retail electric customer shall be included in the program unless the customer affirmatively responds to the notification or requests in writing to be included in the program.
   III. Within 15 days after notification of the plan has been sent to retail electric customers in the service area, a public information meeting to answer questions on the program shall be held.

Source. 1996, 192:2, eff. Aug. 2, 1996.