Needles Municipal Code § 4.9 Stop Loss/ Maximum Delinquency/Collection Policy"

In the event that, after the deposit has been refunded to the customer, the customer receives two (2) late notices within a twelve (12) month period, a subsequent/new deposit will be required for continuation of service. The NPUA will provide the customer with written notice that a new deposit, in the amount equal to two (2) times customer's highest monthly bill during the previous twelve (12) month period, is due. The amount of the new deposit due will be added to customer's next utility bill. NPUA will refund the deposit to the customer after the NPUA has received twelve (12) months of timely payments from the customer.

5. Service responsibilities of city and customer.