District of Columbia Code
Chapter 11 - Service, Valuation, Accounts
§ 34–1129. Utility not to receive greater or less compensation than fixed in schedule

It shall be unlawful for any public utility to charge, demand, collect, or receive a greater or less compensation for any service performed by it within the District of Columbia, or for any service in connection therewith, than is specified in such printed schedules, including schedules of joint rates, as may at the time be in force, or to demand, collect, or receive any rate, toll, or charge not specified in such schedules. The rates, tolls, and charges named therein shall be the lawful rates, tolls, and charges until the same are changed as provided in this subtitle.
(Mar. 4, 1913, 37 Stat. 981, ch. 150, § 8, par. 30.)
1981 Ed., § 43-529.
1973 Ed., § 43-329.
Rate change procedures, appeal and review, see § 34-901.
Rate discrimination, punishment, see §§ 34-702 and 34-704.

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District of Columbia Code

Title 34 - Public Utilities

Chapter 11 - Service, Valuation, Accounts

§ 34–1101. Utility service and charges to be just and reasonable; certification required

§ 34–1102. Use of equipment of other companies; application to Commission to require such use in event of disagreement

§ 34–1103. Commission to compel compliance with laws and ordinances

§ 34–1104. Proposed changes in law to be submitted to Commission; hearings; recommendations to Congress. [Repealed]

§ 34–1105. Commission to ascertain cost of construction, replacement value, outstanding stock; information to be printed in annual report

§ 34–1106. Property to be valued as of time of evaluation

§ 34–1107. Valuation; notice and hearing; statement of valuation to be filed

§ 34–1108. Revaluation

§ 34–1109. Uniform accounts to be rendered; separate account of other business may be required

§ 34–1110. Commission to prescribe forms of books and records

§ 34–1111. Commission to furnish blank forms

§ 34–1112. Utilities to have offices in the District of Columbia; books and records to be kept in the District; records may be kept at general office of utility

§ 34–1113. Accounts to be closed annually; verified balance sheet to be filed with Commission; copy of balance sheet to Congress

§ 34–1114. Examination and audit of accounts; allocation of items to accounts; authority of agents, accountants, and examiners

§ 34–1115. Depreciation account; rates of depreciation; application of depreciation fund

§ 34–1116. Commission to keep informed of new construction; construction account

§ 34–1117. Sliding scale of rates and dividends

§ 34–1118. Utilities to furnish accounts and reports; information to be included; notice of certain filings to be served on People’s Counsel; disclosure of information and documents by investigated utility

§ 34–1119. Annual report of Commission

§ 34–1120. Commission to fix adequate and serviceable standards; regulations for testing products, service, and meters

§ 34–1121. Examination and test of appliances

§ 34–1122. Material and equipment for tests; entry on premises of utilities for purpose of tests

§ 34–1123. Schedule of rates to be filed; existing rates to remain in force until changed

§ 34–1124. Rules and regulations affecting rates to be filed

§ 34–1125. Copy of rate schedule to be available for public inspection

§ 34–1126. Schedule of joint rates to be filed

§ 34–1127. Change in schedule; notice

§ 34–1128. New schedules to be filed; summaries of rates to be provided upon request

§ 34–1129. Utility not to receive greater or less compensation than fixed in schedule

§ 34–1130. Commission may prescribe changes in form of schedule

§ 34–1131. Information provided in association with a child support order