No person shall begin the construction of a gas plant or an electric plant without first having obtained the permission and approval of the Commission.
(Mar. 4, 1913, 37 Stat. 987, ch. 150, § 8, par. 56; May 9, 2000, D.C. Law 13-107, § 201(l), 47 DCR 1091.)
1981 Ed., § 43-1002.
1973 Ed., § 43-602.
D.C. Law 13-107 rewrote the section which formerly provided: “No gas corporation or electrical corporation shall begin the construction of a gas plant or electric plant without first having obtained the permission and approval of the Commission.
Structure District of Columbia Code
Chapter 3 - Gas and Electric Corporations
§ 34–301. Public Service Commission; general powers
§ 34–302. Approval of construction of gas or electric plant
§ 34–302.01. Rule for purchases of distribution transformers
§ 34–304. Excessive charges a complete defense in suit to collect for gas or electricity furnished
§ 34–305. Appointment and removal of inspectors and assistant inspectors of gas and meters
§ 34–306. Inspector of Gas and Meters to transfer books to Commission