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§ 46-2-70. Definitions

As used in this article, the term: “Corporation” means any private corporation, municipal corporation, joint-stock company, partnership, association, business trust, or other organized group of persons, whether incorporated or not, or a receiver or trustee of any of the foregoing. “Person” means an individual or a corporation. “Utility” means any person who supplies, furnishes, or […]

§ 46-2-71. Power of Commission to Allocate Utility Service and to Alter, Amend, Suspend, or Terminate Existing Rates, Schedules, Contracts, Rules, or Regulations; Findings Required Before Commission Exercises Powers of Allocation

Subject to subsection (b) of this Code section, the commission shall have the power and authority to allocate any utility service in such manner as it deems proper in order to protect the public health, safety, or welfare, including for such purposes the power and authority to alter, amend, suspend, or terminate any existing rate, […]