(a) As used in this section, terms have the meanings provided by 49 C.F.R. § 192.3, as in effect on July 1, 2013.

(b) Except as provided by subsection (c), any person rendering gas utility service shall have full responsibility for maintenance of all pipelines that convey gas from a gas main to the outside wall of residential premises which are individually metered and directly served by such person and is hereby granted the necessary access rights to carry out such responsibility.

(c) A city of the third class, or a city having a population of 2,000 or less, which renders gas utility service shall have responsibility for inspection of pipelines described in subsection (b), but shall not otherwise be responsible for maintenance of such pipelines.