§ 23-3-115. Wires transmitting electricity or messages over public or private ways
Every public utility which owns, operates, manages, or controls along or across any public or private way any wires over which electricity or messages are transmitted shall construct, operate, and maintain the wires and the equipment used in connection therewith in a reasonably adequate and safe manner and so as not to unreasonably interfere with […]
§ 23-3-116. Power, water, gas, or electricity — Violation of municipal franchise — Penalties — Damages
(a) (1) Whenever a person, company, or corporation which has secured a franchise from any municipality in this state to furnish power, water, gas, or electricity to the municipality and to consumers thereof, fails or refuses to keep, erect, or use due diligence to maintain reasonably adequate facilities or instrumentalities to enable it to carry […]
§ 23-3-117. Contracts for interruptible service with industrial users
Public utilities are authorized to contract for the sale, on an interruptible basis, of utility services at agreed prices for a definite term not to exceed twenty-five (25) years with customers whose use of the service is for manufacturing, generation, processing, preparation of products, or industrial purposes. However, the contracts shall be subject to approval […]
§ 23-3-118. Rates, charges, or service — Investigations
(a) Whenever the commission believes that any rate or charge may be unreasonable or unjustly discriminatory, that any service is inadequate, or that an investigation of any matter relating to any public utility should for any reason be made, it may on its own motion and with or without notice, make a preliminary investigation. (b) […]
§ 23-3-119. Complaints
(a) (1) Any chamber of commerce or board of trade, mercantile, agricultural, or manufacturing association, any public utility, any municipality, any customer of a public utility, any person unlawfully treated by a public utility, or any public utility unlawfully treated by a customer, may complain to the commission in writing. The complaint shall set forth […]
§ 23-3-120. Definition
As used in this subchapter, unless the context requires otherwise, the terms “corporation” or “company” include a corporation and a limited liability company.
§ 23-3-112. Forms sent to utilities to be filled out and returned
(a) Any public utility receiving from the commission any blanks with directions to fill the blanks shall cause the blanks to be properly filled out so as to answer fully, specifically, and correctly every question therein propounded. (b) (1) Answers shall be verified under oath by the president, secretary, superintendent, or general manager of the […]
§ 23-3-113. Adequate service, facilities, etc., to be provided
(a) Every public utility shall furnish, provide, and maintain such adequate and efficient service, instrumentalities, equipment, and facilities as shall promote the safety, health, comfort, requirements, and convenience of its patrons, employees, and the public. (b) Every person, firm, or corporation engaged in a public service business in this state shall establish and maintain adequate […]
§ 23-3-114. Unreasonable preferences prohibited
(a) (1) As to rates or services, no public utility shall make or grant any unreasonable preference or advantage to any corporation or person or subject any corporation or person to any unreasonable prejudice or disadvantage. (2) No public utility shall establish or maintain any unreasonable difference as to rates or services, either as between […]
§ 23-3-101. Organization or reorganization
(a) Organizations or reorganizations of all public utilities shall be subject to the supervision and control of the Arkansas Public Service Commission or the Arkansas Department of Transportation. (b) (1) No organization or reorganization shall be had or given effect without the written approval of the commission or the department. (2) No plan of organization […]