Anti-electricity Pilferage Act of 1994 Quiz

<p>A written warning must be issued before disconnecting service. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The presence of metal shavings inside the meter. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They may be required to pay a fine not exceeding triple the amount of the &quot;differential billing&quot;. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>60 months (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>12 months (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The difference between the actual consumption and the expected consumption based on historical data. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Surcharges and potential termination of service. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The president, manager, and officers of the corporation. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>9% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Section 11 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They can be reduced further, but not below 9%. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To penalize the theft of electricity. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is the reference point for calculating the duration of the caps and their reductions. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Losses that occur due to faulty equipment or improper installation. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The financial health of the cooperatives. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To specify the date on which the Act comes into effect. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An entity billing for power used through a private electric utility (B), An entity supplying power through the distribution system of a private electric utility (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To cover the difference in billing, penalties, and other charges incurred by the consumer (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Only when it is issued by a court and a bond is filed with the court for the 'differential billing' and other charges (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>3% of the total load consumption of all the utility’s customers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>When the consumer's electric consumption is 3% or more of the total load consumption of all the utility’s customers, or when there is no other consumer connected to the distribution line of the utility which connects to the NPC or any other utility point of metering to the consumer meter (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>30 days (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The recovery method used (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>60 days from the effectivity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A faithful condensation of the Act's provisions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They cannot accept any payments (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To promote consumer awareness of the Act (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Prima facie evidence (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>SEC. 7 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>One degree higher than the penalty provided herein (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The amount charged for unbilled electricity illegally consumed (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Highest recorded consumption, estimated consumption, and average consumption (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are dismissed from their position and banned from future employment in the industry (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The penalty next higher in degree than the most severe penalty (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The past five years (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A penalty one degree higher than the penalty provided herein (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To deter individuals from illegally consuming electricity and protect the interests of utility companies (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The process where electric utilities can cut off electric service without a court order under specific conditions.

When the electric meter fails to correctly measure electricity use due to interference or damage.

An electric meter that has been altered or damaged, affecting its proper functioning.

Caught in the act of committing a violation related to electric service.

A formal communication that must be given before disconnection of service due to violations.

The charge for unbilled electricity consumed illegally, calculated in specific ways.

Punishment imposed that is one degree higher for those illegally consuming electricity.

The timeframe considered for determining consumption records prior to a billing incident.

A documented assessment used to estimate monthly electricity consumption during investigations.

Evaluating electricity use before or after the highest recorded month to establish billing.

Employees involved in electric theft face strict penalties, including dismissal and disqualification.

Using electricity in a way that bypasses legal billing practices.

Involvement in multiple acts increases the severity of penalties imposed.

Power supplied directly to a consumer, not through a utility's distribution system.

Evidence that is sufficient to establish a fact unless disproved.

Court limitations on issuing orders against utilities unless specific criteria are met.

The right of utilities to disconnect service under specific conditions outlined in the Act.

Criteria defining a direct sale to a consumer based on distance from the metering point.

Thirteen and one-fourth percent recovery cap at the end of year two.

Eleven and three-fourth percent recovery cap at the end of year three.

Nine and a half percent recovery cap at the end of year four.

No recovery cap lower than nine percent established by the ERB.

Caps apply only to the area covered by electric utilities and cooperatives.

The ERB can adjust caps based on consumer interest and viability.

Utilities must report recovered pilferage losses within 30 days.

Older laws regarding unauthorized electrical connections are repealed.

A fine not exceeding triple the differential billing for negligent utilities.

Evaluation result used to determine periods of illegal consumption.

A drastic or abnormal decrease in electricity usage.

Additional fees imposed by electric utilities for contract violations.

Any alteration like meter changes that may affect billing.

Penalties imposed on officials of organizations for electricity violations.

Minimum time frame for recovering charges before a violation is found.

The Act takes effect 30 days after publication.

Consumers must report recovery details to ERB after an incident.

Information required includes date, consumer's name, and amounts.

Payments can't be accepted if there's an ongoing court case without agreement.

Utilities must inform consumers about the Act's provisions annually.

New contracts must include a summary of the Act's provisions.

Disciplinary actions for utilities that fail to follow the Act.