This bill mandates that public utilities charge the same electric rates for certain condominium associations as they do for residential units, specifically for domestic septic and well-pump electric usage. It amends RSA 356-B:16, I(e) to include a requirement for condominium instruments to specify whether any commercial or business enterprises are permitted within the condominium. Additionally, a new section, RSA 378:6-a, is introduced to ensure that condominium associations that do not allow commercial enterprises are charged the same rates as residential units.

Furthermore, the bill modifies RSA 362:2, II to clarify that rural electric cooperatives with a certificate of deregulation are not considered public utilities, while still making certain provisions applicable to them, including the newly inserted RSA 378:6-a. The act will take effect 60 days after its passage.

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