§910. Consent required for change of capital or purposes
1. Change of capital. No public utility may without the consent of the commission:
A. Decrease its capital; [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]
B. Declare any stock, bond or scrip dividend; or [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]
C. Divide the proceeds of the sale of its own or any stock, bonds or scrip among stockholders. [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]
[PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]
2. Change of purpose. No change of purposes of a public utility, unless specifically chartered, becomes effective until:
A. Approved by the commission; and [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]
B. A certificate of approval is filed with the Secretary of State within 20 days of the date it is approved. [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]
[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
Chapter 9: APPROVAL OF STOCKS, BONDS AND NOTES BY PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
35-A §901. Issuance of stocks, bonds and notes
35-A §902. Commission authorization required
35-A §903. Stocks sold at less than par value
35-A §904. Approval of stocks authorized, but not issued
35-A §905. Validity of securities issued pursuant to order of commission
35-A §906. Commission authorization not required
35-A §907. Municipal or quasi-municipal corporations
35-A §908. Additional requirements as to issuance
35-A §909. Stock for organization purposes
35-A §910. Consent required for change of capital or purposes