Any person who, on September 28, 1971, either is engaged in the construction or operation of any radio utility system licensed by the Federal Communications Commission, or who holds a valid existing certificate previously issued by the commission to provide interconnected radio utility service, shall receive a certificate of public convenience and necessity from the commission authorizing such person to continue construction or operation of such radio utility system and to provide radio utility service in the territory served by such person on September 28, 1971, if, within 90 days thereafter, such person shall file with the commission an application in the form prescribed by the commission for such certificate, including copies of the license or licenses issued by the Federal Communications Commission to such person, and including copies of maps showing the area served by such person. The construction or operation of such radio utility system or the providing of such radio utility service may be lawfully continued pending the filing of such an application and the determination of same unless the commission shall, for cause, order otherwise.
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.