Alabama Code (Last Updated: November 28, 2014) |
Title37 PUBLIC UTILITIES AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION. |
Chapter4. PUBLIC UTILITIES OTHER THAN TRANSPORTATION COMPANIES OR MOTOR VEHICLE CARRIERS. |
Article 1. Rate and Other Regulations. |
§ 37-4-1. Definitions. |
§ 37-4-2. Jurisdiction of commission limited as to nonutilities. |
§ 37-4-2.1. Regulation of certain private water system utilities in Class 8 municipalities. |
§ 37-4-3. Officers and directors occupy fiduciary relationship. |
§ 37-4-4. Directors not to delegate or relinquish duties. |
§ 37-4-5. Sale or purchase of securities by utility employees. |
§ 37-4-6. Payment of dividends. |
§ 37-4-7. Application to issue securities or assume obligations - When required; order of commission. |
§ 37-4-8. Application to issue securities or assume obligations - Form; contents; oath; signatures; by whom filed. |
§ 37-4-9. Application to issue securities or assume obligations - Time for disposition by commission. |
§ 37-4-10. Application to issue securities or assume obligations - Grant or denial; modifications; supplemental orders. |
§ 37-4-11. Sale, pledge or other disposition of securities. |
§ 37-4-12. Guarantee or obligation on part of state not to be implied. |
§ 37-4-13. Provisions of article not applicable to certain notes. |
§ 37-4-14. Receiver's certificate or debentures. |
§ 37-4-15. Reports by utility. |
§ 37-4-16. Validity of securities issued without authorization; penalty for violation. |
§ 37-4-17. Valuation of utility property - When made; assistants and examiners; factors considered. |
§ 37-4-18. Valuation of utility property - Notice; filing of protest; finality. |
§ 37-4-19. Valuation of utility property - Hearing upon protest; corrections; final order. |
§ 37-4-20. Valuation of utility property - Revaluation. |
§ 37-4-21. Valuation of utility property - Appeals. |
§ 37-4-22. Contract rates. |
§ 37-4-23. Inspection and supervision fees - Generally. |
§ 37-4-24. Inspection and supervision fees - Recovery of delinquent fees. |
§ 37-4-25. Intercorporate relations - Treatment of utility as part of general system. |
§ 37-4-26. Intercorporate relations - Agreements with holding companies or affiliated interests. |
§ 37-4-27. Special or reduced rates. |
§ 37-4-28. Certificate of convenience and necessity - When required; application; issuance. |
§ 37-4-29. Certificate of convenience and necessity - Time for exercising authority conferred. |
§ 37-4-30. Obtaining electric service under a private contract; definitions. |
Article 2. Property and Franchises. |
Division 1. Sale of Lease in General |
§ 37-4-40. Right to sell or lease property. |
§ 37-4-41. Approval by commission - Generally. |
§ 37-4-42. Approval by commission - Property located within single municipality. |
§ 37-4-43. Otherwise legal sales, etc., not affected. |
§ 37-4-44. Sale of property in interstate commerce contrary to federal law not authorized. |
§ 37-4-45. Conveyance of water distribution facilities to public authority or corporation by not-for-profit entity without necessity of commission approval. |
Division 2. Purchase by Municipality or Governmental Agency. |
§ 37-4-60. Notice of intention to engage in business. |
§ 37-4-61. Voluntary sales. |
§ 37-4-62. Forced sales - Application to commission; notice and hearing; order. |
§ 37-4-63. Forced sales - Appeals to circuit court. |
§ 37-4-64. Forced sales - Time for complying with order; tender of deed; acceptance or rejection. |
§ 37-4-65. Certain systems or projects exempted. |
Article 3. Gas Pipeline Systems. |
§ 37-4-80. Definitions. |
§ 37-4-81. Compliance with federal minimum safety standards. |
§ 37-4-82. Powers of commission - Generally. |
§ 37-4-83. Powers of commission - Promulgation of rules; requiring records; inspections. |
§ 37-4-84. Powers of commission - Employment of personnel. |
§ 37-4-85. Powers of commission - Limitations. |
§ 37-4-86. Jurisdiction of circuit court. |
§ 37-4-87. Penalties. |
§ 37-4-88. Safety inspection fees. |
Article 3A. Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Facilities. |
§ 37-4-90. Definitions. |
§ 37-4-91. Operation and maintenance. |
§ 37-4-92. Commission - Power and authority. |
§ 37-4-93. Commission - Power to promulgate rules and regulations. |
§ 37-4-94. Jurisdiction to restrain violations of article. |
§ 37-4-95. Authorization to employ inspectors and other qualified employees. |
§ 37-4-96. Penalties. |
§ 37-4-97. Limitation on commission's powers. |
Article 4. Radio Utilities. |
§ 37-4-100. Short title. |
§ 37-4-101. Definitions. |
§ 37-4-102. When certificate required; rules governing issuance; form of application. |
§ 37-4-103. Hearing upon application for certificate; notice; issuance of certificate; factors considered in determining whether to issue certificate. |
§ 37-4-104. Continuation of facilities existing prior to September 28, 1971. |
§ 37-4-105. Transfer, assignment or encumbrance of certificate. |
§ 37-4-106. Merger or consolidation. |
§ 37-4-107. Revocation, suspension or alteration of certificate. |
§ 37-4-108. Powers and duties of commission generally. |
§ 37-4-109. Rates, charges and classifications for services. |
§ 37-4-110. Entry or extension into established service area. |
§ 37-4-111. Article not applicable to certain mobile radio telephone service. |
§ 37-4-112. Interconnection with other communications. |
§ 37-4-113. Construction and maintenance of antennas and towers; right of eminent domain. |
§ 37-4-114. Appeals. |
§ 37-4-115. Violations; injunctions against persons operating without license or certificate. |
§ 37-4-116. Fees for inspection and supervision; payment. |
§ 37-4-117. Treatment of utility as part of general system. |
Article 5. Condemnation by Electric Utilities. |
§ 37-4-130. Right to condemn. |
§ 37-4-131. Procedure for condemnation. |
Article 6. Distributed Generation Facilities. |
§ 37-4-140. Purchase of electricity. |