§1314. Burden of proof
1. Party adverse to the commission. In all trials, actions and proceedings arising under this Title or growing out of the exercise of the authority granted to the commission, the burden of proof is on the party adverse to the commission or seeking to set aside any determination, requirement, direction or order of the commission complained of as unreasonable, unjust or unlawful.
[PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]
2. Public utilities. In all original proceedings before the commission where an increase in rates, tolls, charges, schedules or joint rate is complained of, the burden of proof is on the public utility to show that the increase is just and reasonable.
[PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 141, §A6 (NEW).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
Part 1: PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
35-A §1301. Substantial compliance
35-A §1305. Hearings; examiners
35-A §1307. Enforcement of decisions
35-A §1308. Reparation or adjustment
35-A §1309. Adjustment of excessive rates
35-A §1310. Funding of intervenors by the commission (REPEALED)
35-A §1310-A. Intervenor funding
35-A §1311. Practice and rules of evidence; process service
35-A §1311-A. Protective orders; confidential information
35-A §1311-B. Security of certain utility information
35-A §1312. Witnesses and fees
35-A §1315. Self-incrimination; immunity
35-A §1316-A. Information related to violation of state law; confidentiality
35-A §1317. Appearance by officer or employee of corporation or partnership
35-A §1318. Record of proceedings
35-A §1319. Certified copies of orders furnished
35-A §1320. Review of commission action
35-A §1321. Orders altered or amended
35-A §1322. Orders temporarily suspended, altered or amended
35-A §1323. Exhausting rights before commission; application to Legislature