(a) The failure or refusal of any public utility, if persisted in, to permit the inspection or examination of its physical properties, premises, plants, equipment, accessories, books, papers, files, documents, contracts, agreements, or accounts shall be deemed cause for the cancellation of its charter or license to do business in this state.
(b) When such a fact is certified to the Secretary of State by the commission, he or she shall cancel the charter or license of the offending utility to transact business in this state.
Structure Arkansas Code
Title 23 - Public Utilities and Regulated Industries
Subtitle 1 - Public Utilities And Carriers
Chapter 2 - Regulatory Commissions
Subchapter 3 - General Regulatory Authority of Commissions
§ 23-2-301. Powers and jurisdiction of commission generally
§ 23-2-302. Jurisdiction of commission — “Company” defined
§ 23-2-303. Jurisdiction over intrastate transportation services
§ 23-2-304. Certain powers of commission enumerated
§ 23-2-306. Systems of accounts
§ 23-2-307. Inventories of property may be required
§ 23-2-308. Reports by utilities may be required
§ 23-2-309. Information to be furnished commission on request
§ 23-2-310. Investigations, examinations, testing, etc
§ 23-2-311. Entry and inspection of utility property
§ 23-2-312. Refusal to permit inspection or examination — Cancellation of charter
§ 23-2-313. Subpoena powers — Compelling attendance and testimony
§ 23-2-314. Fees charged by commission
§ 23-2-315. Reports by commission
§ 23-2-316. Records of commission open to public — Exceptions — Protective orders