Subdivision 1.Cash sales.

A propane distributor with an available supply of propane must not refuse to sell propane to a customer who:

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(1) pays the distributor’s established price upon delivery in cash, by certified or cashier’s check, or by commercial money order or its equivalent; or

(2) receives energy assistance from LIHEAP or a governmental or private agency that has funds available to pay for a delivery.

Subd. 2.LIHEAP participation; delivery.

A propane distributor who accepts LIHEAP payments must, upon request, make available to its customers information regarding LIHEAP, including income eligibility and contact information for organizations accepting LIHEAP applications.

Subd. 3.Third-party credit disclosure.

A propane distributor must not make known the names of past or present delinquent customers to other propane distributors, except in the course of a routine credit check performed when a prospective customer applies for credit privileges.