This chapter shall not be construed as being in derogation of the common law, but shall be given a liberal construction, and any doubt as to the existence or extent of a power conferred on the commission by this chapter or Chapters 1 3 and 5 of this title shall be resolved in favor of the existence of the power, to the end that the commission may effectively govern and control the public utilities placed under its jurisdiction by this chapter.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Title 65 - Public Utilities and Carriers
Chapter 4 - Regulation of Public Utilities by Commission
§ 65-4-101. Chapter Definitions
§ 65-4-102. Railroads Excluded
§ 65-4-103. Interstate Commerce Excepted
§ 65-4-106. Construction of Chapter
§ 65-4-108. Appeal to Commission From Local Regulation
§ 65-4-109. Issuance of Stocks or Other Evidences of Indebtedness
§ 65-4-110. Depreciation Account for Protection of Holders of Securities
§ 65-4-114. Service Requirements
§ 65-4-115. Unjust Practices and Unsafe Services Prohibited
§ 65-4-119. Complaints Referred to Employees
§ 65-4-120. Penalty for Noncompliance With Authority
§ 65-4-123. Declaration of Telecommunications Services Policy