within the municipality.
(2) A policy, or part of a policy, that is adopted by a
municipality may not restrict or prohibit, or have the effect
of restricting or prohibiting, the ability of an individual
or entity within the municipality to use the services of a
utility service provider that is capable and authorized to
provide utility service for the property of the individual or
entity.
(b) Effect.--This section does not affect the authority of a
municipality to manage or operate a publicly owned utility.
(c) Definitions.--As used in this section, the following
words and phrases shall have the meanings given to them in this
subsection unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Municipality." Any of the following:
(1) A county, city, borough, incorporated town or
township.
(2) A home rule, optional plan or optional charter
municipality.
(3) Any other general purpose unit of government
established by the General Assembly.
(4) A municipal authority.
(5) An entity formed under Subchapter A of Chapter 23
(relating to intergovernmental cooperation).
"Policy." A requirement, including a zoning or building code
requirement or restriction, which is imposed by ordinance,
resolution, rule, code, land use regulation, general or specific
plan provision or otherwise.
"Utility service." Service from a utility service provider,
which includes electric, manufactured gas, liquefied petroleum
gas, natural gas, hydrogen, fuel oil, a renewable source or any
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