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Section
58-9-10
Definitions.
Section
58-9-20
Companies subject to Articles 1 through 13 of this chapter even before commencing operations.
Section
58-9-30
Municipal rights, powers and privileges under Constitution not impaired.
Section
58-9-40
Municipal police regulations and ordinances not affected.
Section
58-9-50
Articles 1 through 13 of this chapter not applicable to interstate commerce.
Section
58-9-200
Definitions.
Section
58-9-210
Rates shall be just and reasonable.
Section
58-9-230
Adherence to schedules.
Section
58-9-240
Permitted free or reduced rates.
Section
58-9-250
Unreasonable preferences and differences in rates or service shall not be made; reasonable classifications may be established.
Section
58-9-260
Facilities and equipment shall be maintained in adequate manner.
Section
58-9-270
Extensions of existing facilities.
Section
58-9-280
Certificate of public convenience and necessity shall be obtained prior to construction, operation or extension of plant or system; exceptions.
Section
58-9-285
Regulation of bundled offerings.
Section
58-9-290
Interchange of service.
Section
58-9-295
Agreements limiting other communications providers from access to rights-of-way prohibited; penalties.
Section
58-9-297
Relief from obligation to provide communications services.
Section
58-9-300
Abandonment of service.
Section
58-9-310
Sale or other disposition of property, powers, franchises or privileges.
Section
58-9-320
Transactions with affiliates.
Section
58-9-330
Participation in profits from efficiency.
Section
58-9-340
System of accounts.
Section
58-9-350
Depreciation and retirement charges.
Section
58-9-360
Restrictions on capitalization for rate-making purposes.
Section
58-9-370
Annual and special reports.
Section
58-9-380
Office in State.
Section
58-9-390
Compliance with rules and regulations.
Section
58-9-510
Changes in phone rates.
Section
58-9-520
Change in telephone rates initiated by utility; notice.
Section
58-9-530
Dispensing with thirty days' notice of rate change.
Section
58-9-540
Hearing on new schedule of rates; time for Commission action.
Section
58-9-570
Factors which Commission shall consider in determining rates.
Section
58-9-575
Alternative means of regulating telephone utilities.
Section
58-9-576
Election by LEC (local exchange carrier); alternative forms of regulation; duties of LEC.
Section
58-9-577
Approval of alternative form of regulation; conditions and effect of approval.
Section
58-9-585
Alternative means of regulating interexchange telecommunications carrier.
Section
58-9-710
Orders for more reasonable, adequate and efficient service.
Section
58-9-720
Miscellaneous regulations.
Section
58-9-730
Fixing value of utility.
Section
58-9-740
Reparation orders.
Section
58-9-750
Suit to enforce reparation order.
Section
58-9-760
Joint investigations, hearings and orders with other state or Federal boards or commissions.
Section
58-9-770
Suits to discontinue or prevent violation of law or order.
Section
58-9-780
Investigations.
Section
58-9-790
Inspections of property; audits of records; examinations of officers and employees.
Section
58-9-800
Inspection and copying of tax returns, reports and other information.
Section
58-9-810
Promulgation of rules and regulations.
Section
58-9-820
Enforcement powers generally.
Section
58-9-830
Enumeration of powers not exclusive.
Section
58-9-1010
Hearing before one or more commissioners; approval of determination, ruling or order.
Section
58-9-1020
Employment and duties of special agent or examiner.
Section
58-9-1030
Administration of oaths, examination of witnesses and certification of official acts.
Section
58-9-1040
Issuance of subpoenas and other process.
Section
58-9-1050
Self-incrimination; immunity.
Section
58-9-1060
Taking of depositions.
Section
58-9-1070
Production of books and other records.
Section
58-9-1080
Filing of petitions.
Section
58-9-1090
Service of petition.
Section
58-9-1100
Service of pleadings or notices.
Section
58-9-1110
Dismissal of petition without hearing.
Section
58-9-1120
Types of hearings.
Section
58-9-1130
Conduct of hearings and proceedings.
Section
58-9-1140
Time and place of hearing; notice.
Section
58-9-1150
Parties who may participate in hearings.
Section
58-9-1160
Findings and orders; sufficiency; service.
Section
58-9-1170
Effective date of order.
Section
58-9-1180
Rescission or amendment of orders or decisions.
Section
58-9-1190
Record of proceedings.
Section
58-9-1200
Rehearings.
Section
58-9-1210
Contempt of Commission.
Section
58-9-1220
Fees and mileage allowances of witnesses and officers.
Section
58-9-1230
Certified copies of documents and orders as evidence.
Section
58-9-1240
Rules governing pleadings, practice and procedure.
Section
58-9-1410
Appeals; vacating or setting aside order of commission.
Section
58-9-1430
Stay or suspension of order pending review.
Section
58-9-1450
Commission's orders presumed lawful and reasonable.
Section
58-9-1610
Penalties for violation of Articles 1 through 13 of this chapter.
Section
58-9-1620
Each violation and each day of continuing violation deemed a separate offense.
Section
58-9-1630
Principals responsible for acts of agents.
Section
58-9-1640
Penalties shall be cumulative.
Section
58-9-1650
Actions to recover penalties.
Section
58-9-1810
Duty to receive and transmit telegrams.
Section
58-9-1820
Liability for messages in cipher.
Section
58-9-1830
Common carriers of intelligence shall not require contract limiting its liability.
Section
58-9-1840
Delivery of certain messages.
Section
58-9-1850
Free delivery of messages in certain cities.
Section
58-9-1860
Liability for negligence causing mental anguish or suffering.
Section
58-9-2010
Telephone and telegraph wires shall be erected and maintained so as to protect persons and property.
Section
58-9-2020
Authorization to construct, maintain and operate lines in State.
Section
58-9-2030
Condemnation powers generally.
Section
58-9-2150
Delivery of messages between points in this State.
Section
58-9-2160
Action for damages for failure to deliver message between points in this State.
Section
58-9-2200
Definitions.
Section
58-9-2210
Cable service franchise agreement authority.
Section
58-9-2220
Retail telecommunications services business license taxes; maximum rates.
Section
58-9-2230
Public rights-of-way franchise, consent and administrative fees; authorized taxes; mobile telecommunications services.
Section
58-9-2240
Regulatory control by local government.
Section
58-9-2250
Existing consent agreements.
Section
58-9-2260
Enforcement of ordinances or practices conflicting with article.
Section
58-9-2270
Customer bill disclosure of business license tax.
Section
58-9-2510
Definitions.
Section
58-9-2515
Public Service Commission jurisdiction.
Section
58-9-2520
Statewide access program.
Section
58-9-2530
Dual party relay charge.
Section
58-9-2535
Dual party relay charge collections.
Section
58-9-2540
Repealed.
Section
58-9-2550
Distribution systems.
Section
58-9-2600
Purpose of article.
Section
58-9-2610
Definitions.
Section
58-9-2620
Duties and restrictions; cost and rate computations; accounting requirements.
Section
58-9-2630
Tax collections and payments.
Section
58-9-2650
Liability insurance rates.
Section
58-9-2660
Petitions to designate unserved areas; notice; objections.
Section
58-9-2670
Exemptions for government-owned communications service providers receiving funding for Comprehensive Community Infrastructure project.
Section
58-9-2689
Report of State Regulation of Public Utilities Review Committee.
Section
58-9-3000
Short title; legislative findings.
Section
58-9-3010
Definitions.
Section
58-9-3020
Actions authorized to be taken by electric cooperatives.
Section
58-9-3030
Nondiscriminatory access; written contracts; retail broadband service.
Section
58-9-3040
Electric easements; civil actions; damages; liability.
Section
58-9-3050
Relationship between electric cooperatives and broadband affiliates; disconnection of electric services based on customer's failure to pay for broadband service.