If it be alleged and established in an action brought in any court for the collection of any charge for gas or electricity that a price has been demanded in excess of that fixed by the Commission or by statute no recovery shall be had therein, but the fact that such excessive charges have been made shall be a complete defense to such action.
(Mar. 4, 1913, 37 Stat. 987, ch. 150, § 8, par. 58.)
1981 Ed., § 43-1004.
1973 Ed., § 43-604.
Gas companies, removal of meters, notice, see § 34-1606.
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