Except as otherwise provided in this article, electric cooperatives shall possess and exercise all powers in connection with the construction, acquisition and operation of telephone systems and in connection with furnishing telephone service as they now possess in connection with making electrical energy available to their members and other persons.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 37 - Public Utilities and Public Transportation.
Chapter 6 - Electric Cooperatives.
Article 2 - Rural Telephone Service.
Section 37-6-40 - Definitions.
Section 37-6-41 - Electric Cooperatives Empowered to Furnish Telephone Service.
Section 37-6-42 - Enumerated Powers.
Section 37-6-43 - Name of Cooperative Furnishing Service.
Section 37-6-45 - Cooperatives Authorized to Supply Electrical Energy or Telephone Service or Both.
Section 37-6-46 - Power to Furnish Telephone Service Exclusive.
Section 37-6-48 - Additional Compensation for Members of Commission.
Section 37-6-49 - Vesting of Certain Powers; Validation of Acts Relating to Organization.