Sec. 39. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), an order affecting rates of service may be entered by the commission without a formal public hearing in the case of a distribution cooperative with less than five thousand (5,000) customers.
(b) The commission shall require a formal public hearing on any petition or complaint filed concerning a distribution cooperative with less than five thousand (5,000) customers upon motion of any of the following:
(1) The utility consumer counselor.
(2) A public or municipal corporation.
(3) Ten (10) individuals, firms, corporations, limited liability companies, or associations.
(4) Ten (10) complainants of any class described in subdivision (3).
As added by P.L.121-1987, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.8-1993, SEC.126.