The bill amends sections 4905.02 and 4905.03 of the Revised Code to expand the definition of "public utility" to include resellers of public utility services, specifically targeting submetering companies. The new language specifies that a submetering company is defined as one that engages in the business of reselling or redistributing utility services such as electric, gas, sewer, sewage disposal, or water service, measured by submeters installed at individual service points within a building or facility. Additionally, the bill introduces a provision that exempts landlords, condominium associations, or property owners from being classified as public utilities when they provide submetered public utility service solely for the purpose of allocating and billing utility costs to tenants or owners, as long as it does not involve redistribution or resale of the service.

Furthermore, the bill repeals existing sections 4905.02 and 4905.03, effectively replacing them with the newly amended definitions and regulations. This legislative change aims to clarify the regulatory framework surrounding public utilities and ensure that entities involved in the resale of utility services are appropriately classified and regulated under Ohio law.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 4905.02, 4905.03