The following words, when used in this article, shall have the following meanings, unless otherwise clearly apparent from the context:
(1) COMMISSION. The Public Service Commission of Alabama.
(2) PERSON. Such term shall include any individual, partnerships, corporations, companies, associations, administrators, executors, trustees and receivers appointed by any court whatsoever.
(3) RADIO UTILITY. Any person or organization which owns, controls, operates or manages a radio utility system; except, that such definition shall not include a telephone utility or telegraph utility regulated by the commission.
(4) RADIO UTILITY SYSTEM. A system employing any facility within this state to offer a radio service on a for-hire basis to the members of the public who subscribe to such service, and which is operated under such circumstances as would require a license by the Federal Communications Commission as a miscellaneous common carrier in the domestic land mobile radio services.
(5) FACILITY. Such term shall include all real property, stations, antennae, radios, receivers, transmitters, instruments, appliances, fixtures and other personal property used by a radio utility in providing service to its subscribers.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 37 - Public Utilities and Public Transportation.
Chapter 4 - Public Utilities Other Than Transportation Companies or Motor Vehicle Carriers.
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 37-4-104 - 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 37-4-115 - 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.