2006 Alabama Code - Chapter 4 — PUBLIC UTILITIES OTHER THAN TRANSPORTATION COMPANIES OR MOTOR VEHICLE CARRIERS.

Article 1 Rate and Other Regulations.

• Section 37-4-1 — Definitions.
• Section 37-4-2 — Jurisdiction of commission limited as to nonutilities.
• Section 37-4-3 — Officers and directors occupy fiduciary relationship.
• Section 37-4-4 — Directors not to delegate or relinquish duties.
• Section 37-4-5 — Sale or purchase of securities by utility employees.
• Section 37-4-6 — Payment of dividends.
• Section 37-4-7 — Application to issue securities or assume obligations - When required; order of commission.
• Section 37-4-8 — Application to issue securities or assume obligations - Form; contents; oath; signatures; by whom filed.
• Section 37-4-9 — Application to issue securities or assume obligations - Time for disposition by commission.
• Section 37-4-10 — Application to issue securities or assume obligations - Grant or denial; modifications; supplemental orders.
• Section 37-4-11 — Sale, pledge or other disposition of securities.
• Section 37-4-12 — Guarantee or obligation on part of state not to be implied.
• Section 37-4-13 — Provisions of article not applicable to certain notes.
• Section 37-4-14 — Receiver's certificate or debentures.
• Section 37-4-15 — Reports by utility.
• Section 37-4-16 — Validity of securities issued without authorization; penalty for violation.
• Section 37-4-17 — Valuation of utility property - When made; assistants and examiners; factors considered.
• Section 37-4-18 — Valuation of utility property - Notice; filing of protest; finality.
• Section 37-4-19 — Valuation of utility property - Hearing upon protest; corrections; final order.
• Section 37-4-20 — Valuation of utility property - Revaluation.
• Section 37-4-21 — Valuation of utility property - Appeals.
• Section 37-4-22 — Contract rates.
• Section 37-4-23 — Inspection and supervision fees - Generally.
• Section 37-4-24 — Inspection and supervision fees - Recovery of delinquent fees.
• Section 37-4-25 — Intercorporate relations - Treatment of utility as part of general system.
• Section 37-4-26 — Intercorporate relations - Agreements with holding companies or affiliated interests.
• Section 37-4-27 — Special or reduced rates.
• Section 37-4-28 — Certificate of convenience and necessity - When required; application; issuance.
• Section 37-4-29 — Certificate of convenience and necessity - Time for exercising authority conferred.
• Section 37-4-30 — Obtaining electric service under a private contract; definitions.

Article 2 Property and Franchises.

• Section 37-4-40 — Right to sell or lease property.
• Section 37-4-41 — Approval by commission - Generally.
• Section 37-4-42 — Approval by commission - Property located within single municipality.
• Section 37-4-43 — Otherwise legal sales, etc., not affected.
• Section 37-4-44 — Sale of property in interstate commerce contrary to federal law not authorized.
• Section 37-4-45 — Conveyance of water distribution facilities to public authority or corporation by not-for-profit entity without necessity of commission approval.
• Section 37-4-60 — Notice of intention to engage in business.
• Section 37-4-61 — Voluntary sales.
• Section 37-4-62 — Forced sales - Application to commission; notice and hearing; order.
• Section 37-4-63 — Forced sales - Appeals to circuit court.
• Section 37-4-64 — Forced sales - Time for complying with order; tender of deed; acceptance or rejection.
• Section 37-4-65 — Certain systems or projects exempted.

Article 3 Gas Pipeline Systems.

• Section 37-4-80 — Definitions.
• Section 37-4-81 — Compliance with federal minimum safety standards.
• Section 37-4-82 — Powers of commission - Generally.
• Section 37-4-83 — Powers of commission - Promulgation of rules; requiring records; inspections.
• Section 37-4-84 — Powers of commission - Employment of personnel.
• Section 37-4-85 — Powers of commission - Limitations.
• Section 37-4-86 — Jurisdiction of circuit court.
• Section 37-4-87 — Penalties.
• Section 37-4-88 — Safety inspection fees.

Article 3A Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Facilities.

• Section 37-4-90 — Definitions.
• Section 37-4-91 — Operation and maintenance.
• Section 37-4-92 — Commission - Power and authority.
• Section 37-4-93 — Commission - Power to promulgate rules and regulations.
• Section 37-4-94 — Jurisdiction to restrain violations of article.
• Section 37-4-95 — Authorization to employ inspectors and other qualified employees.
• Section 37-4-96 — Penalties.
• Section 37-4-97 — Limitation on commission's powers.

Article 4 Radio Utilities.

• Section 37-4-100 — Short title.
• Section 37-4-101 — Definitions.
• Section 37-4-102 — When certificate required; rules governing issuance; form of application.
• Section 37-4-103 — Hearing upon application for certificate; notice; issuance of certificate; factors considered in determining whether to issue certificate.
• Section 37-4-104 — Continuation of facilities existing prior to September 28, 1971.
• Section 37-4-105 — Transfer, assignment or encumbrance of certificate.
• Section 37-4-106 — Merger or consolidation.
• Section 37-4-107 — Revocation, suspension or alteration of certificate.
• Section 37-4-108 — Powers and duties of commission generally.
• Section 37-4-109 — Rates, charges and classifications for services.
• Section 37-4-110 — Entry or extension into established service area.
• Section 37-4-111 — Article not applicable to certain mobile radio telephone service.
• Section 37-4-112 — Interconnection with other communications.
• Section 37-4-113 — Construction and maintenance of antennas and towers; right of eminent domain.
• Section 37-4-114 — Appeals.
• Section 37-4-115 — Violations; injunctions against persons operating without license or certificate.
• Section 37-4-116 — Fees for inspection and supervision; payment.
• Section 37-4-117 — Treatment of utility as part of general system.

Article 5 Condemnation by Electric Utilities.

• Section 37-4-130 — Right to condemn.
• Section 37-4-131 — Procedure for condemnation.