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Chapter 39-4 Hearings and Investigations


  • Section 39-4-1 Investigation of personal injuries and deaths.
  • Section 39-4-2 Order to repair or make changes in plant or equipment.
  • Section 39-4-3 Investigations on complaint against utility - "Safe and potable" defined.
  • Section 39-4-4 Notice of complaint - Time and place of hearing.
  • Section 39-4-5 Notice of hearing on complaint - Right to appear and summon witnesses.
  • Section 39-4-6 Separation of issues - Damage to complainant not required.
  • Section 39-4-7 Hearings in locality of consumers affected.
  • Section 39-4-8 Filing of contracts.
  • Section 39-4-9 Orders fixing rates.
  • Section 39-4-10 Orders as to unreasonable practices or inadequate services.
  • Section 39-4-11 Orders as to unsafe or improper conditions.
  • Section 39-4-11.1 Order to rebate or cancel charges.
  • Section 39-4-12 Payment of investigation expense by utility.
  • Section 39-4-13 Summary investigation by division.
  • Section 39-4-14 Formal investigation - Notice to utility.
  • Section 39-4-15 Notice and proceedings on motion of division.
  • Section 39-4-16 Service of orders - Effective date.
  • Section 39-4-17 Rescission or alteration of orders.
  • Section 39-4-18 Review of grade crossing ordinances.
  • Section 39-4-19, 39-4-20 Repealed.
  • Section 39-4-21 Privilege against self-incrimination.
  • Section 39-4-22 Penalties for violations.
  • Section 39-4-23 Action in supreme court to prevent violations.
  • Section 39-4-24 Actions for penalties and forfeitures.
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