Definitions
La. R.S. 46:192
in effect46:192. Definitions
As used in this Subpart, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings herein ascribed to each, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
(1) "Residential consumer" means an individual or family eligible for utility relief under the provisions of Title III of P.L. 96-223, the "Home Energy Assistance Act of 1980." 1
(2) "Utility" means any publicly owned, investor-owned, cooperative or municipally controlled company, corporation, partnership, business, system, or person which supplies gas or electricity or both to residential consumers in Louisiana.
Acts 1980, No. 712, §1.
1 42 U.S.C.A. §8601 et seq.
Source: Louisiana State Legislature (legis.la.gov)URL: https://legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=100471Fetched: 10/20/2026