S.L. 545.34 Art. 24ASupplier of last resort.  

(1) The supplier of last resort is appointed by the

Regulator as the supplier with the largest market share per category of consumers. The Regulator shall be provided with the necessary information, upon demand, to assess the adequacy of such supplier to satisfy such role.

(2) Final customers who are transferred to the supplier of last resort shall continue to benefit from all of their rights as customers as established in these regulations.

(3) The supplier of last resort shall communicate its terms and conditions to transferred customers without delay and shall ensure a seamless continuity of service for those customers for a period needed to find a new supplier, for at least six (6) months.

(4) The supplier of last resort shall ensure that final customers are provided with information and encouragement to switch to a market-based offer:

Provided that this regulation shall not apply until such time that the derogation under paragraph 5 of Article 66 of the Directive applies.