RESET | Delaware Laws | Title 26 Public Utilities |
+ | TITLE 26 Public Utilities | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | TITLE 26 Public Utilities | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | CHAPTER 1. PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Subchapter I. General Provisions | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 101. Short title. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 102. Definitions. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 102A. Public notice. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 103. Composition; appointment; term; qualifications; vacancies; Chairman. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 104. Removal of Commissioner. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 105. Compensation of Commissioners. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 106. Office; seal; rules; meetings. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 107. Quorum. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 108. Personnel. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 109. Disqualification for serving as member or employee of Commission. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 110. Travel expense. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 111. Expenditures. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 112. Copies of official documents and orders. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 113. Testimony by member, employee or investigator of Commission. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 114. Charges and fees; costs and expenses of proceedings. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 115. Public policy; regulatory assessment; definition of revenue; returns; collection of assessment. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 116. Delaware Public Utility Regulatory Revolving Fund; deposit of moneys collected. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 117. Termination of service or sale. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 118. Continuation of service for activated Reserve and National Guard military personnel. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Subchapter II. Jurisdiction and Powers | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 201. General jurisdiction and powers. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 202. Limitations on jurisdiction of Commission. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 203. . | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 203A. Certificate of public convenience and necessity; abandonment or discontinuance of business, operations or service. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 203B. Service territories for electric utilities. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 203C. Certificates of public convenience and necessity for water utilities. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 203D. Certificates of public convenience and necessity for wastewater utilities. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 204. Extension of utilities' facilities. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 205. Reports by public utilities. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 206. Investigations. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 207. Access to, inspection and examination of utility's property, records, etc. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 208. Books, records, accounts, systems of accounts, etc. of utility. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 209. Standards, classifications, regulations, practices, measurements, services, property and equipment of public utility. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 210. Standards for measurement of supply of product; examinations and tests of product. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 211. Meters and measuring appliances. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 212. Compliance with laws, ordinances and charter. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 213. Notice and report of accidents; disclosure; admissibility as evidence. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 214. Joint investigations, hearings and orders; cooperation with agencies of other states or of the United States. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 215. Merger, mortgage or transfer of property; issuance of securities; assumption of obligation of another; transfer of control; exceptions. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 216. Free passes, franks, products or services. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 217. Compliance with Commission's orders; penalty. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 218. Violations and penalties. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 219. Powers of Commission over public water suppliers. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 220. Telephone service for hearing and speech impaired persons. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 221. Telecommunications Relay Service Advisory Committee. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 222. Exemption from criminal and civil liability. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 223. Electric cooperative's election to be exempt from regulation. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 224. Regulations governing exempt electric cooperatives. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Subchapter III. Rates | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 301. Rate schedule and rate classifications. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 302. Determination of rate base. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 303. Unjust or unreasonable rates and preferences; change in fuel adjustment rate; economic development credit for qualifying corporations. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 304. Rate changes; notice. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 305. Hearing on rate change. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 306. Effective date of rate change; refund bond. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 307. Burden of proof; speedy determination. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 308. Service as a factor in the Commission's regulation of a public utility. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 309. Rate change by Commission initiative. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 310. Temporary rate reduction on order of Commission. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 311. Determination of rate by Commission. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 312. Action for refund of unauthorized rate increase. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 313. Depreciation account. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 314. Water Utility Distribution System Improvement Charge. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 315. Utility facility relocation charge. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Subchapter III-A. Renewable Energy Portfolio Standards | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 351. Short title; declaration of policy. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 352. Definitions. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 353. Renewable energy portfolio standards administration. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 354. Renewable energy portfolio standards, eligible energy resources and industrial exemption. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 355. Renewable energy credits. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 356. Multiple credits for specific energy sources. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 357. Proportional credit for eligible landfill gas and biogas. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 358. Issuance of renewable energy credits; reporting requirement; alternative compliance payment. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 359. Renewable energy tracking system. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 360. Renewable energy trading. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 361. Renewable energy credit transaction fee. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 362. Rules and regulations. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 363. Special provisions for municipal electric companies and rural electric cooperatives. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 364. Special provisions for customers of Public Service Commission-regulated electric companies. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Subchapter IV. Regulatory Provisions | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 401. Resident agent. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 402. Previous and current meter readings. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 403. Expansion of facilities and services of water companies in State. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Subchapter V. Hearings and Appeals | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 501. Investigations, inquiries or hearings by Commission, its members or representatives. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 502. Investigation, inquiry or hearing conducted by examiner. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 503. Rules governing conduct of hearings; findings and order. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 504. Compelling attendance of witnesses and production of documents; oaths; subpoenas. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 505. Witness fees and mileage. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 506. Refusal to obey subpoena, answer question or produce documents; contempt. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 507. Privilege against self-incrimination. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 508. Depositions of witnesses. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 509. Effective date and service of orders. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 510. Appeal from Commission's order. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 511. Stay pending appeal. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 512. Settlements are to be encouraged. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Subchapter VI. Regulation of Cable Television Systems | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 601. Cable television franchise; requirement therefor; authority to issue; application, notice and hearing requirements. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 602. Contents of application. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 603. Hearing and franchising procedures. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 604. Franchise terms. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 605. Additional powers of the Commission. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 606. Termination of franchise for failing to comply with its terms. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 607. Franchising of existing unfranchised cable television systems. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 608. Municipal franchises. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 609. Transfer of franchise or control of franchise. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 610. Payments to Commission. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 611. Certificate of compliance. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 612. Occupancy of public ways. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 613. Acquisition by franchisees of easements. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 614. Criminal penalties. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 615. Judicial review and enforcement of acts by a Commission. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 616. Preemption. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Subchapter VII. Telecommunications Regulation Modernization | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 701. Short title. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 702. Findings of public policy. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 703. Commission authority. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Subchapter VII-A. Telecommunications Technology Investment Act | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 704. Election of a telecommunications service provider to be governed by this subchapter. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 705. Definitions. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 706. Offering, classification and abandonment of service. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 707. Provision of basic services. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 708. Provision of competitive services. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 709. Provision of competitive services. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | CHAPTER 3. CORPORATION LAW FOR RAILROADS | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec.Sec. 301-320. Definitions; formation of railroad corporation; articles of association; approval of articles; filing and recording; powers of railroad corporations; preliminary requisites to incorporation; capital stock; deposit with State Treasurer; affidavit of payment; fees and taxes; presumptive evidence of incorporation; borrowing money; usury as defense; subscriptions to capital stock; election and qualifications of board of directors; organization and bylaws; stock as personal estate; transfers; annual report to stockholders; consolidation of railroads; leases and mergers; stock appraisement proceedings; eminent domain; width of railroads; procedure for construction or widening; construction and maintenance of bridges and passages; enforcement of duties; crossings over canals, streams, railroads and railways; regulation of grade crossings; time for commencement and completion of railroad construction; limitations upon powers, authority and rights conferred. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | CHAPTER 5. CORPORATION LAW FOR RAILWAYS | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec.Sec. 501-520. Definitions; formation of railroad corporation; articles of association; approval of articles; filing and recording; powers of railroad corporations; preliminary requisites to incorporation; capital stock; deposit with State Treasurer; affidavit of payment; fees and taxes; presumptive evidence of incorporation; borrowing money; usury as defense; subscriptions to capital stock; election and qualifications of board of directors; organization and bylaws; stock as personal estate; transfers; annual report to stockholders; consolidation of railways; leases and mergers; stock appraisement proceedings; eminent domain; width of railways; procedure for construction or widening; construction and maintenance of bridges and passages; enforcement of duties; crossings over canals, streams, railroads and railways; regulation of grade crossings; time for commencement and completion of railway construction; limitations upon powers, authority and rights conferred by this chapter. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | CHAPTER 7. RAILROADS, RAILWAYS AND OTHER PUBLIC CONVEYANCES | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec.Sec. 701-709. Regulation of ticket agents; penalties; redemption of unused tickets; assigning places to customers; equal accommodations; erection and maintenance of telegraph and telephone lines by railroad or railway; fences and cattle guards; liability for damages; trespass with animals; walking on tracks; penalties; liability of those damaging railroad or railway property; badges of railroad conductors, baggage master and brakeman; railroad car brakes; penalties for violations of Sec.Sec. 707 and 708. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | TITLE 26 Public Utilities | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | CHAPTER 8. UNDERGROUND UTILITY DAMAGE PREVENTION AND SAFETY | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Subchapter I. Underground Utility Damage Prevention and Safety Act | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 801. Purpose; citation; construction. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 802. Definitions. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 803. Duties of operator. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 804. Additional duties of operators who are also underground pipeline facility operators. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 805. Duties of designers. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 806. Duties of excavators. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 807. Approved notification center. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 808. Exemptions. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 809. Injunction; mandamus. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 810. Penalties. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 811. Civil liability. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 812. Conviction not admissible. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 813. Effective date. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Subchapter II. Pipeline Safety Compliance Programs | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 821. Intrastate pipelines. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 822. Interstate pipelines. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | TITLE 26 Public Utilities | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | CHAPTER 9. TELEGRAPH, TELEPHONE AND ELECTRIC UTILITY CORPORATIONS | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 901. Location of lines; eminent domain. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 902. Powers and duties of telegraph and telephone corporations; regulation of use of public roads, streets, etc. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 903. Consolidation of telegraph or telephone corporations. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 904. Number of telephones on 1 line; penalty. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 905. Placement of telegraph wires. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 906. Powers and duties of electric utility corporations; regulation of use of public roads, streets, etc. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 907. Laying pipes, conduits or wires by electric utility corporations. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 908. Easements for public utilities across railroad property, rights-of-way, or occupations. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 909. Special duties of electric utility corporations organized as cooperatives. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Subchapter II. Caller Identification Service | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 920. Definitions. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 921. Per line blocking. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Subchapter III. Changes in Customer Selection of Telecommunications Service Providers | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 922. Statement of purpose. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 923. Definitions. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 924. Prohibitions and changes in preferred carrier selection. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 925. Verification of orders for telecommunications service. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 926. Duty of executing carrier. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 927. Letter of agency. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 928. Preferred carrier freezes. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 929. Customer protections. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 930. Commission authority. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | CHAPTER 10. ELECTRIC UTILITY RESTRUCTURING | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 1001. Definitions. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 1002. Standards for electric utility restructuring. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 1003. Retail competition. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 1004. Transition period. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 1005. Restructuring plan. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 1006. Rates for customers. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 1007. Standard offer service and returning customer service supplier obligation. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 1008. Duties of electric distribution companies. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 1009. Reciprocity. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 1010. Electric distribution companies' obligation to serve customers. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 1011. Metering and billing. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 1012. Certification of electric suppliers. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 1013. Market power remediation. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 1014. Public purpose programs and consumer education. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 1015. Procedures to govern commission proceedings. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 1016. Change of control. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 1017. Filing information with public advocate. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 1018. Electric cooperatives exempt from Commission supervision and jurisdiction. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 1019. Enforcement, penalties, and sanctions. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 1020. Energy efficiency planning; loading order. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | CHAPTER 11. STEAM, HEAT AND POWER CORPORATIONS | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 1101. Powers and duties. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 1102. Laying pipes or conduits. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | CHAPTER 13. GAS, WATER AND OIL CORPORATIONS | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 1301. Powers and duties; regulation of use of public roads and streets. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 1302. Eminent domain. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 1303. Crossing agricultural lands. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 1304. Expansion of facilities and services of water companies in New Castle County. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 1305. Establishment of a State Water Supply Coordinating Council. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 1306. Reports by the Water Supply Coordinating Council. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 1307. Recovery of costs of water supply enhancement projects in rates of public utilities. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 1308. Length of service for the Water Supply Coordinating Council. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | CHAPTER 14. SELF-SUFFICIENT WATER SUPPLY | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 1401. State policy. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 1402. Definitions. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 1403. Projected demand determination for each water utility. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 1404. Reporting requirements for jurisdictional water utilities: consumer water conservation plans and certifications of adequate supply. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 1405. Reporting requirements for nonjurisdictional water utilities: consumer water conservation plans and certifications of adequate supply. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 1406. Water conservation rates. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 1407. Interconnections and wholesale bulk sales. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 1408. Implementing regulations. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | CHAPTER 15. ENERGY EFFICIENCY RESOURCE STANDARDS | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 1500. Short title; declaration of policy. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 1501. Definitions. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 1502. Energy Efficiency Resource Standards. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 1503. Energy use reporting. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 1504. Regulations; jurisdiction; administration. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 1505. Energy efficiency charge. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 1506. Verified savings. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
+ | Sec. 1507. Review and enforcement. | (Text) | (1-click HTML) |
