62-313. Refusal to permit Commission to inspect records made misdemeanor.
Any public utility, its officers or agents in charge thereof, that fails or refuses upon the written demand of the Commission, or a majority of said Commission, and under the seal of the Commission, to permit the Commission, its authorized representatives or employees to examine and inspect its books, records, accounts and documents, or its plant, property, or facilities, as provided for by law, shall be guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor. Each day of such failure or refusal shall constitute a separate offense and each such offense shall be punishable only by a fine of not less than five hundred dollars ($500.00) and not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000). (1963, c. 1165, s. 1; 1993, c. 539, s. 483; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c).)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Article 15 - Penalties and Actions.
§ 62-311 - Willful acts of employees deemed those of public utility.
§ 62-312 - Actions to recover penalties.
§ 62-313 - Refusal to permit Commission to inspect records made misdemeanor.
§ 62-314 - Violating rules, with injury to others.
§ 62-315 - Failure to make report; obstructing Commission.
§ 62-316 - Disclosure of information by employee of Commission unlawful.
§ 62-317 - Remedies for injuries cumulative.
§ 62-318 - Allowing or accepting rebates a misdemeanor.
§ 62-319 - Riding on train unlawfully; venue.
§ 62-321 - Penalty for nondelivery of intrastate telegraph message.
§ 62-322 - Unauthorized manufacture or sale of switch-lock keys a misdemeanor.
§ 62-323 - Willful injury to property of public utility a misdemeanor.
§ 62-324 - Disclosure of information as to shipments unlawful.
§ 62-325 - Unlawful motor carrier operations.
§ 62-327 - Gifts to members of Commission, Commission employees, or Public Staff.