No plant, property or facility for the production, transmission, delivery or furnishing of gas, electricity, water or steam shall be constructed, except ordinary extensions of existing systems in the usual course of business, until written application is first made to the commission for the issuance of a certificate of convenience and necessity, and the issuance by the commission of such certificate. Upon the filing of any such application, and after a public hearing of all parties interested, the commission may, or may not, in its discretion, issue such a certificate of convenience and necessity, and if issued, may prescribe such conditions upon the issuance as it may deem advisable.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 37 - Public Utilities and Public Transportation.
Chapter 4 - Public Utilities Other Than Transportation Companies or Motor Vehicle Carriers.
Article 1 - Rate and Other Regulations.
Section 37-4-2 - Jurisdiction of Commission Limited as to Nonutilities.
Section 37-4-2.1 - Regulation of Certain Private Water System Utilities in Class 8 Municipalities.
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 37-4-11 - 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 37-4-18 - 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 37-4-27 - Special or Reduced Rates.
Section 37-4-28 - Certificate of Convenience and Necessity - When Required; Application; Issuance.
Section 37-4-30 - Obtaining Electric Service Under a Private Contract; Definitions.