This bill amends R.S. 33:4886 to prohibit parishes and municipalities in Louisiana from requiring permits for certain utility services provided by authorized utility providers. Specifically, it states that if a person who holds an account with an authorized utility provider for electric services transfers the account to another person, the new account holder will not need to acquire a permit from the respective parish or municipal governing authority to continue receiving electric services at the dwelling.

The bill removes previous language that mandated permits for account holders changing their names on utility accounts, thereby streamlining the process for transferring utility accounts. However, it clarifies that this legislation does not affect regulatory inspections or enforcement related to on-site sewerage disposal systems, nor does it prevent local authorities from collecting past due utility debts.

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