This bill amends existing laws to ensure that residential electric rates for domestic consumption are applicable to the well pump and septic system of individual units within condominium associations that do not allow commercial or business enterprises. Specifically, it modifies RSA 378:1 to include a new provision stating that residential electric rates will apply to these utilities in such condominiums. Additionally, it updates RSA 356-B:16, I(e) to clarify the designation of limited common areas and the allowance of commercial enterprises within condominium instruments.

Furthermore, the bill introduces a new section in RSA 362:2, II, which specifies that rural electric cooperatives with a certificate of deregulation will not be classified as public utilities, while still being subject to certain provisions of the law, including the newly added RSA 378:1, II. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 356-B:16, 378:1, 362:2