Sec. 39. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), an order affecting rates of service may be entered by the commission without a formal public hearing in the case of a distribution cooperative with less than five thousand (5,000) customers.
(b) The commission shall require a formal public hearing on any petition or complaint filed concerning a distribution cooperative with less than five thousand (5,000) customers upon motion of any of the following:
(1) The utility consumer counselor.
(2) A public or municipal corporation.
(3) Ten (10) individuals, firms, corporations, limited liability companies, or associations.
(4) Ten (10) complainants of any class described in subdivision (3).
As added by P.L.121-1987, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.8-1993, SEC.126.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 8. Utilities and Transportation
Article 1. Utilities Generally
Chapter 13. Rural Electric Membership Corporation Act
8-1-13-2. Incorporation; Purpose
8-1-13-4. Articles of Incorporation
8-1-13-5. Articles of Incorporation; Action by Commission
8-1-13-7. Board of Directors; Powers and Duties
8-1-13-8. Membership Certificates; Meetings of Members
8-1-13-9. Conditions of Membership; Restrictions to Providing Services
8-1-13-10. Powers of Corporation
8-1-13-11. Enumerated Powers of Corporation
8-1-13-12. Sale, Encumbrance, or Other Disposition of Property
8-1-13-13. Obligations in Anticipation of Revenue; Authority to Issue
8-1-13-14. Obligations; Covenants or Agreements
8-1-13-15. Purchase; Own Obligations
8-1-13-16. Consolidation or Merger; Mutual Benefit Corporations
8-1-13-17. Services, Facilities, and Charges; Sinking Fund; Rea Borrowers
8-1-13-18. Rates and Charges; Jurisdiction and Powers of Commission
8-1-13-18.5. Withdrawal From Jurisdiction of Commission
8-1-13-21. Dissolution of Corporation
8-1-13-22. Articles of Incorporation; Amendment; Change of Name; Change of Territory
8-1-13-24. Commission Decisions or Orders; Appeal
8-1-13-25. Construction of Chapter
8-1-13-27. Liability of Members and Directors
8-1-13-28. Rules; Customer Relations; Adoption; Complaints; Procedures
8-1-13-29. Rates, Tolls, and Charges; Schedules; Filing; Approval
8-1-13-32. Investigations; Agents; Powers; Recommendations
8-1-13-33. Uniform Accounts; Requisites
8-1-13-34. Furnishing of Information; Requirement
8-1-13-35. Blank Forms Received; Verification; Delivery of Documents, Books, and Papers
8-1-13-37. Investigation by Commission on Its Own Motion; Rates, Service, or Territory
8-1-13-40. Subpoena Power of Commissioners and Authorized Agents; Enforcement
8-1-13-41. Violations of Chapter; Findings; Just and Reasonable Orders to Be Made
8-1-13-42. Rules; Adoption; Prior Rules Validated
8-1-13-43. Maximum Borrowing and Expenditures for Economic Development