Georgia Code
Article 2 - Jurisdiction, Powers, and Duties Generally
§ 46-2-20. Jurisdiction of Commission Generally; Powers and Duties of Commission Generally

History. Ga. L. 1907, p. 72, § 6; Civil Code 1910, § 2663; Ga. L. 1922, p. 143, §§ 3, 5; Code 1933, § 93-307; Ga. L. 1967, p. 650, § 1; Ga. L. 1989, p. 692, § 1; Ga. L. 1990, p. 856, § 2; Ga. L. 1992, p. 1647, § 1; Ga. L. 2012, p. 847, § 3/HB 1115.
The 2012 amendment, effective July 1, 2012, deleted “and telegraph” following “telephone” near the middle of subsection (a).
Cross references.
Authority of commission to promulgate safety rules and regulations for motor vehicles within its jurisdiction, § 40-8-2 .
Authority of commission to contract with state agencies to use state employees, § 45-10-20.
Jurisdiction of commission with regard to projects of Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia, § 46-3-152 .
Rapid Rail Passenger Service, Chapter 8A, Title 46.
Code Commission notes.
Pursuant to Code section 28-9-5, in 1989, a comma was inserted following “promulgated by” in subsection (h).
Law reviews.
For article, “The Chevron Two-Step in Georgia’s Administrative Law,” see 46 Ga. L. Rev. 871 (2012).

Structure Georgia Code

Georgia Code

Title 46 - Public Utilities and Public Transportation

Chapter 2 - Public Service Commission

Article 2 - Jurisdiction, Powers, and Duties Generally

§ 46-2-20. Jurisdiction of Commission Generally; Powers and Duties of Commission Generally

§ 46-2-21. Extension of Commission’s Powers and Duties to Street Railroads, Telegraph Companies, Telephone Companies, and Gas and Electric Light and Power Companies

§ 46-2-23. Rate-Making Power of Commission Generally; Special Provisions Concerning Telecommunications Companies

§ 46-2-23.1. “Alternative Form of Regulation” Defined; Filing; Notice; Approval; Release of Interstate Pipeline Capacity

§ 46-2-24. Consideration by Commission of Quality of Service in Determining Just and Reasonable Rates and Charges

§ 46-2-25. Procedure for Changing Any Rate, Charge, Classification, or Service; Recovery of Financing Costs

§ 46-2-25.1. County-Wide Local Calling; Modification of Existing Rate Schedules; Plans for Implementing Service; Methods of Funding; Rate-Making Power of Commission Not Affected

§ 46-2-25.2. Sixteen-Mile Toll-Free Telephone Calling; Modification of Rate Schedules; Recovery of Expenses or Lost Revenues by Telephone Companies; Rate-Making Power of Public Service Commission Not Affected

§ 46-2-25.3. Toll-Free Calls Within 22 Miles of Exchange; Hearings; “Net Gain” Defined

§ 46-2-26. Restriction as to Utilization of Fuel-Adjustment Tariffs; Procedure for Rate Change by Utility Based Solely on Change in Fuel Costs; Extent of Commission’s Power Over Rate Changes; Disclosure Requirements for Utilities Seeking Rate Change

§ 46-2-26.1. Accounting Methods to Be Used by Electric Utilities in Rate-Making Proceedings

§ 46-2-26.2. Tax Accounting by Utilities in Rate-Making Proceedings

§ 46-2-26.3. Recovery of Costs of Conversion From Oil-Burning to Coal-Burning Generating Facility; Filing of Request; Public Hearing; Determination of Rate; Adjustments

§ 46-2-26.4. Accounting Procedures in Gas Utility Rate Proceedings

§ 46-2-26.5. Gas Supply Plans and Adjustment Factors; Filings and Hearing Procedures; Recovery of Purchase Gas Cost

§ 46-2-27. Notation on Bill of Charges for Fuel Adjustment, Meter Reading and Consumption, and Where Rates Charged May Be Obtained

§ 46-2-28. Procedure for Issuance of Stocks, Bonds, Notes, or Other Debt by Companies Under Commission’s Jurisdiction; Exemptions

§ 46-2-29. Requirement of Confidentiality of Information Obtained by Commission Member or Employee in a Proceeding Under Code Section 46-2-28

§ 46-2-30. Power of Commission to Make Rules and Regulations Generally

§ 46-2-31. Annual Report by Commission to Governor

§ 46-2-32. Payment of Fines Into State Treasury; Cumulative Nature of Remedies Provided by This Title

§ 46-2-33. Costs Incurred by Commission Charged to Utility; Invoicing; Recovery