Section 39-16-8. – Powers of authority.

§ 39-16-8. Powers of authority. The authority shall have power: (1) To acquire property by voluntary purchase from the owner or owners thereof; and if the authority deems it advisable, to acquire any of the properties through the purchase of stock and obligations of a corporation owning the property and the dissolution of the corporation. […]

Section 39-16-9. – Application of public utility law — Rate determination.

§ 39-16-9. Application of public utility law — Rate determination. Notwithstanding the proviso contained in the definition of “public utility” in § 39-1-2, chapters 1 — 5 of this title shall apply to the water district created by this chapter and to the governing body thereof, and notwithstanding anything contained in this chapter with respect […]