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Access to Utility Service: 47 C.F.R. § 64.1140 Carrier liability for slamming.

(a) Carrier Liability for Charges. Any submitting telecommunications carrier that fails to comply with the procedures prescribed in this part shall be liable to the subscriber’s properly authorized carrier in an amount equal to 150% of all charges paid to the submitting telecommunications carrier by such subscriber after such violation, as well as for additional amounts as prescribed in § 64.1170. The remedies provided in this part are in addition to any other remedies available by law.

Access to Utility Service: Introduction

The following state summaries were drawn from state statutory and regulatory provisions. Advocates should carefully review the statutes and regulations cited to determine which customers may benefit from these protections.