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26 DE Code § 204. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 26 - Public Utilities|Chapter 1. Public Service Commission|Subchapter II. Jurisdiction and Powers|§ 204. Extension of utilities' facilities.

§ 204. Extension of utilities' facilities. (a) The Commission may, after hearing, upon notice, by order in writing, require every public utility to establish, construct, maintain and operate any reasonable extension of its existing facilities where, in the judgment of the Commission, such extension is reasonable and practicable and will furnish sufficient revenue to justify the construction and maintenance of the same, and when the financial condition of the public utility reasonably warrants the original expenditures required in order to make and operate such extension; provided, however, the Commission shall consider, among other things, the size and amount of additional and potential customers to be served, whether the new customers will contribute to any capital expenditures required by the extension and whether the public utility must borrow funds to provide the extension of service. (b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a telecommunications service provider is not required to establish, construct, maintain, operate or extend its existing facilities where the potential customers to be served have service available from 1 or more alternative providers of wireline or wireless communications. Further, notwithstanding any other provision of law, if the Commission makes a determination under subsection (a) of this section requiring such extension, a telecommunications service provider may fulfill such obligation through the use of any and all available wireline, wireless or other technologies. The use of wireline, wireless or other technologies may not be construed to grant any additional jurisdiction or authority to the Commission over such technologies. 47 Del. Laws, c. 254, §  4;  26 Del. C. 1953, §  136;  59 Del. Laws, c. 397, §  1;  79 Del. Laws, c. 53, §  5;
26 DE Code § 205. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 26 - Public Utilities|Chapter 1. Public Service Commission|Subchapter II. Jurisdiction and Powers|§ 205. Reports by public utilities.

§ 205. Reports by public utilities. (a) The Commission may require every public utility to file with the Commission such annual and other periodic or special reports, at such times, in such form and of such content, and covering such period or periods of time, as the Commission may by rules and regulations or by order prescribe. (b) (1) The Commission may require any public utility to file with it a copy of any report filed by such public utility with any state or federal department or regulatory body, including, but not limited to, copies of its Delaware and federal income tax returns. (2) A public utility that is a subsidiary of a corporation that files consolidated state or federal income tax returns shall file with the Commission, when so requested by the Commission, pro forma Delaware and federal income tax returns based solely upon said public utility's operations in Delaware. (c) All reports shall be made under oath or affirmation unless the Commission otherwise specifies. 47 Del. Laws, c. 254, §  3;  48 Del. Laws, c. 371, §  6;  26 Del. C. 1953, §  123;  59 Del. Laws, c. 397, §  1;
26 DE Code § 206. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 26 - Public Utilities|Chapter 1. Public Service Commission|Subchapter II. Jurisdiction and Powers|§ 206. Investigations.

§ 206. Investigations. The Commission may investigate, upon its own initiative or upon complaint in writing, any matter concerning any public utility. 47 Del. Laws, c. 254, §  3;  26 Del. C. 1953, §  124;  59 Del. Laws, c. 397, §  1;
26 DE Code § 207. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 26 - Public Utilities|Chapter 1. Public Service Commission|Subchapter II. Jurisdiction and Powers|§ 207. Access to, inspection and examination of utility's property, records, etc.

§ 207. Access to, inspection and examination of utility's property, records, etc. The Commission, by or through its members or duly authorized representatives, shall at all times have access to and the right to inspect and examine any and all books, accounts, records, memoranda, property, plant, facilities and equipment of public utilities. Every public utility shall furnish to the Commission, within such reasonable time as the Commission may order, any information with respect to its books, accounts, records, memoranda, property, plant, facilities, equipment, service, and operations, which the Commission may require in aid of any inspection, examination, inquiry, investigation, or hearing, or in aid of any determination of the value of its property, or any portion thereof, including copies of accounts, records, books, maps, inventories, appraisals, valuations, contracts, reports of engineers, and other data, records and papers; and shall grant to all authorized agents of the Commission access to its premises, property, plant, facilities and equipment and its books, accounts, records and memoranda when requested to. 47 Del. Laws, c. 254, §  4A;  48 Del. Laws, c. 371, §  9;  26 Del. C. 1953, §  125;  59 Del. Laws, c. 397, §  1;
26 DE Code § 208. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 26 - Public Utilities|Chapter 1. Public Service Commission|Subchapter II. Jurisdiction and Powers|§ 208. Books, records, accounts, systems of accounts, etc. of utility.

§ 208. Books, records, accounts, systems of accounts, etc. of utility. (a) (1) The Commission may, after hearing, upon notice, by order in writing, require every public utility to make, keep, and preserve for such periods of time, such accounts, records of cost accounting procedures, correspondence, memoranda, papers, books and other records as the Commission may by rules and regulations or order prescribe as necessary or appropriate for purposes of the administration of this chapter. The Commission may prescribe systems of accounts and records to be kept by public utilities, or may classify public utilities and prescribe a system of accounts and records for each class, and the manner and form in which such accounts and records shall be kept. (2) The accounting system of any public utility also subject to the jurisdiction of a federal regulatory body shall correspond, as far as practicable, to the system prescribed by such federal regulatory body. The Commission may require any such public utility to keep and maintain supplemental or additional accounts to those required by any such regulatory body. (3) The Commission, after notice and opportunity for hearing, may determine by order the accounts in which particular expenditures and receipts shall be entered, charged or credited. (b) Every public utility shall keep such books, accounts, papers, records and memoranda, as are required by the Commission, in an office within this State, and shall not remove the same, or any of them, from this State, except upon such terms and conditions as may be prescribed by the Commission. Such public utility, when required by the Commission, shall furnish to the Commission, within such reasonable time as it shall fix, certified copies of its books, accounts, papers, records and memoranda, relating to the business done by such public utility within this State. 47 Del. Laws, c. 254, §  4;  48 Del. Laws, c. 371, §  7;  26 Del. C. 1953, §  129;  59 Del. Laws, c. 397, §  1;
26 DE Code § 209. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 26 - Public Utilities|Chapter 1. Public Service Commission|Subchapter II. Jurisdiction and Powers|§ 209. Standards, classifications, regulations, practices, measurements, services, property and equipment of public utility.

§ 209. Standards, classifications, regulations, practices, measurements, services, property and equipment of public utility. (a) The Commission may, after hearing, by order in writing:  (1) Fix just and reasonable standards, classifications, regulations, practices, measurements or services to be furnished, imposed, observed and followed thereafter by any public utility; (2) Require every public utility to furnish safe and adequate and proper service and keep and maintain its property and equipment in such condition as to enable it to do so. (b) Nothing contained in this section shall be construed to conflict with the power of the Commission to consider the efficiency, sufficiency, consistency and adequacy of the facilities provided and the services rendered by any public utility as a factor in rate determination. 47 Del. Laws, c. 254, §  3;  26 Del. C. 1953, §  131;  59 Del. Laws, c. 397, §  1;
26 DE Code § 210. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 26 - Public Utilities|Chapter 1. Public Service Commission|Subchapter II. Jurisdiction and Powers|§ 210. Standards for measurement of supply of product; examinations and tests of product.

§ 210. Standards for measurement of supply of product; examinations and tests of product. The Commission may, after hearing, by order in writing, ascertain and fix adequate and reasonable standards for the measurement of quantity, quality, pressure, initial voltage or other condition pertaining to the supply of the product or service rendered by any public utility, and may prescribe reasonable regulations for examinations and tests of such product or service and for the measurement thereof. 47 Del. Laws, c. 254, §  3;  26 Del. C. 1953, §  132;  59 Del. Laws, c. 397, §  1;
26 DE Code § 211. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 26 - Public Utilities|Chapter 1. Public Service Commission|Subchapter II. Jurisdiction and Powers|§ 211. Meters and measuring appliances.

§ 211. Meters and measuring appliances. (a) The Commission may, after hearing, by order in writing, establish reasonable rules, regulations, specifications and standards to secure the accuracy of all meters and appliances for measurements and may provide for the examination and test of all appliances used for the measuring of any products or service of a public utility. (b) The Commission may enter, by and through its agents, experts or examiners, upon any premises occupied by any public utility for the purpose of making the examination and tests provided for in this section and may set up and use on such premises any apparatus and appliances necessary therefor. (c) The Commission may fix the fees to be paid by any consumer or user of any products or services of a public utility, who may apply to the Commission for an examination or test to be made of the meters or other measuring appliances of the utility. If the meter or other measuring appliance so tested shall be found to be accurate within such commercially reasonable limits as the Commission may by general or special order fix for such meters or class of meters or other measuring appliances, the fee shall be paid by the consumer requiring such test, but if not so found then the cost thereof shall be borne by the public utility furnishing the meter or other measuring appliance. (d) All measuring devices installed subsequent to June 28, 1974, for the purpose of ascertaining bills presented by and on behalf of public utilities providing steam, manufactured gas, natural gas, electric light, heat, power and water shall be installed in a manner permitting readings from the exterior of the customer's premises. All such public utilities having measuring devices that, as of June 28, 1974, permit only readings from the interior of the customer's premises shall, when so requested in writing by the owner of said premises, substitute measuring devices permitting exterior readings, said substitution to be effected at cost payable by the owner. 47 Del. Laws, c. 254, §  3;  26 Del. C. 1953, §  133;  59 Del. Laws, c. 397, §  1;
26 DE Code § 212. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 26 - Public Utilities|Chapter 1. Public Service Commission|Subchapter II. Jurisdiction and Powers|§ 212. Compliance with laws, ordinances and charter.

§ 212. Compliance with laws, ordinances and charter. The Commission may, after hearing, upon notice, by order in writing, require every public utility to comply with the laws of this State and any ordinance of any political subdivision thereof relating thereto, and to conform to the duties imposed upon it thereby or by the provisions of its own charter, whether obtained under any general or special law of any state. 47 Del. Laws, c. 254, §  4;  26 Del. C. 1953, §  134;  59 Del. Laws, c. 397, §  1;
26 DE Code § 213. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 26 - Public Utilities|Chapter 1. Public Service Commission|Subchapter II. Jurisdiction and Powers|§ 213. Notice and report of accidents; disclosure; admissibility as evidence.

§ 213. Notice and report of accidents; disclosure; admissibility as evidence. (a) The Commission may require every public utility to give immediate notice to the Commission of the happening of any accident in or about, or in connection with, the operation of its service and facilities, wherein any person has been killed or apparently injured, or where complaint of injuries has been made, and to furnish such full and detailed report of such accident within such time and in such manner as the Commission shall prescribe. (b) The report required by subsection (a) of this section shall not be open for public inspection, except by order of the Commission, and shall not be admitted in evidence for any purpose in any suit or action for damages growing out of any matter or thing mentioned in such report. 47 Del. Laws, c. 254, §  3;  48 Del. Laws, c. 371, §  6;  26 Del. C. 1953, §  139;  59 Del. Laws, c. 397, §  1;
26 DE Code § 214. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 26 - Public Utilities|Chapter 1. Public Service Commission|Subchapter II. Jurisdiction and Powers|§ 214. Joint investigations, hearings and orders; cooperation with agencies of other states or of the United States.

§ 214. Joint investigations, hearings and orders; cooperation with agencies of other states or of the United States. The Commission may make joint investigations, hold joint hearings within or without this State, and issue joint or concurrent orders in conjunction with any official, board, commission or agency of any state or of the United States. Whether in the holding of such investigations or hearings, or in the making of such orders, the Commission shall function under agreements or compacts between states or under the concurrent powers of states to regulate the interstate commerce, or as an agency of the federal government, or otherwise. 47 Del. Laws, c. 254, §  1;  48 Del. Laws, c. 371, §  3;  26 Del. C. 1953, §  140;  59 Del. Laws, c. 397, §  1;
26 DE Code § 216. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 26 - Public Utilities|Chapter 1. Public Service Commission|Subchapter II. Jurisdiction and Powers|§ 216. Free passes, franks, products or services.

§ 216. Free passes, franks, products or services. This chapter shall in nowise be construed to prevent the issuance by any public utility of free passes or franks, products or services to its employees, officers, agents, and their families, subject to such conditions as the Commission may prescribe by rule or regulation. 21 Del. Laws, c. 273, §  97;  22 Del. Laws, c. 166, §  17;  Code 1935, §  2184;  47 Del. Laws, c. 254, §  18;  26 Del. C. 1953, §  166;  54 Del. Laws, c. 38, §  3;  59 Del. Laws, c. 397, §  1;
26 DE Code § 217. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 26 - Public Utilities|Chapter 1. Public Service Commission|Subchapter II. Jurisdiction and Powers|§ 217. Compliance with Commission's orders; penalty.

§ 217. Compliance with Commission's orders; penalty. In default of compliance with any order of the Commission when the same becomes effective, the public utility affected thereby shall be subject to a penalty of up to $1,000 per day for every day during which such default continues, to be recovered in an action in the name of the State. Observance of the orders of the Commission may be compelled by mandamus or injunction in appropriate cases, or by an action to compel the specific performance of the orders so made or of the duties imposed by law upon such public utility. 47 Del. Laws, c. 254, §  13;  26 Del. C. 1953, §  191;  57 Del. Laws, c. 643, §  2;  59 Del. Laws, c. 397, §  1;
26 DE Code § 218. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 26 - Public Utilities|Chapter 1. Public Service Commission|Subchapter II. Jurisdiction and Powers|§ 218. Violations and penalties.

§ 218. Violations and penalties. (a) Whoever knowingly performs, commits, or does, or participates in performing, committing or doing, or knowingly causes, participates or joins with others in causing any public utility to do, perform or commit, or advises, solicits, persuades, or knowingly instructs, directs or orders any officer, agent or employee of any public utility to perform, commit or do any act or thing forbidden or prohibited by this chapter, shall be fined not more than $1,000 or imprisoned not more than 6 months or both. (b) This section shall not apply to violations for which another specific penalty is provided in this chapter. 47 Del. Laws, c. 254, §  14;  26 Del. C. 1953, §  169;  56 Del. Laws, c. 258;  59 Del. Laws, c. 397, §  1;
26 DE Code § 221. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 26 - Public Utilities|Chapter 1. Public Service Commission|Subchapter II. Jurisdiction and Powers|§ 221. Telecommunications Relay Service Advisory Committee.

§ 221. Telecommunications Relay Service Advisory Committee. (a) The purpose of the Telecommunications Relay Service Advisory Committee is to oversee the relay services contract, the Delaware relay web site, new product announcements and all associated outreach programs. The Telecommunications Relay Service Advisory Committee shall advise any public utility which is authorized by the Commission to provide a statewide telecommunications relay service (TRS), and to also advise any contractor, designee, agent or assign of such public utility on matters related to the use of the TRS. (b) The Telecommunications Relay Service Advisory Committee is composed of the following 11 members:  (1) A representative from a public utility, authorized by the Commission to provide a statewide TRS utility. (2) A person designated by the TRS utility that is under contract with such utility to provide all or part of a statewide TRS. (3) The 9-1-1 Administrator for the State, or a designee of the 9-1-1 Administrator for the State. (4) A representative from the Division for the Visually Impaired. (5) A representative from the Department of Technology and Information. (6) A representative from the Delaware Association of the Deaf. (7) A representative from the Delaware Assistive Technology Initiative. (8) A representative from the Hearing Loss Association of Delaware. (9) A representative from the Delaware Office for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. (10) A representative from the Delaware School for the Deaf. (11) A representative from Independent Resources, Inc. (c) A public utility acting as a member of the Telecommunications Relay Service Advisory Committee shall be obligated to reimburse such Committee for the reasonable expenses incurred by such Committee for interpreter services. The Telecommunications Relay Service Advisory Committee shall submit invoices for such reasonable expenses to a public utility obligated to reimburse the Committee for the same. These expenses shall be recovered by a reimbursing public utility in the manner authorized by the Commission for recovery of any other costs associated with the implementation and operation of a TRS. 68 Del. Laws, c. 145, §  1;  77 Del. Laws, c. 308, §  1;  82 Del. Laws, c. 53, § 1;
26 DE Code § 222. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 26 - Public Utilities|Chapter 1. Public Service Commission|Subchapter II. Jurisdiction and Powers|§ 222. Exemption from criminal and civil liability.

§ 222. Exemption from criminal and civil liability. The following parties shall not be liable for criminal prosecution or subject to a civil action arising from the relay of any message in the course of providing, or operating, a statewide dual party relay service:  (1) A public utility providing a statewide dual party relay service (DPRS utility); (2) Any person or entity with whom the DPRS utility has contracted for the operation of all or a part of such relay service; or (3) Any employee or agent of a DPRS utility, and any employee of any person or entity with whom such utility has contracted.68 Del. Laws, c. 145, §  1;
26 DE Code § 225. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 26 - Public Utilities|Chapter 1. Public Service Commission|Subchapter II. Jurisdiction and Powers|§ 225. Lead paint on outdoor structures.

§ 225. Lead paint on outdoor structures. All provisions of this title must comply with Chapter 30M of Title 16. 81 Del. Laws, c. 396, § 7;
26 DE Code § 301. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 26 - Public Utilities|Chapter 1. Public Service Commission|Subchapter III. Rates|§ 301. Rate schedule and rate classifications.

§ 301. Rate schedule and rate classifications. (a) The Commission may require every public utility to file with the Commission complete schedules of every classification employed and of every individual or joint rate, fare or charge made, charged or executed by the public utility for any regulated product or service supplied or rendered within this State. Every application for a certificate of public convenience and necessity shall include a proposed tariff for approval by the Commission. A copy of all regulated tariffs then in effect shall be available for inspection by customers at each public office of the utility where applications for service are received. (b) This section shall not apply to charges made for electric supply service or for transmission or ancillary services on and after October 1, 1999, for Delmarva Power & Light Company and April 1, 2000, for Delaware Electric Cooperative. (c) Any person or entity in the business of a wastewater utility as of June 7, 2004, and subject to the supervision and regulation of the Commission under this chapter shall file a schedule of its rates in effect as of June 7, 2004, by November 3, 2004, in such form as the Commission may require. On July 6, 2004, such wastewater utility's rates will be deemed in effect pending the outcome of an initial rate change request application filed in accordance with this title. Such application must be filed by January 2, 2005. A wastewater utility required to make such a rate filing may seek the assistance of the Commission in preparing its rate filing. Rates in effect on July 6, 2004, shall be deemed temporary and not subject to change, unless ordered by the Commission. Section 306 of this title shall not apply pending the outcome of this initial rate setting case. The Commission shall have 9 months to complete its review following the filing of the rate change application. However, to the extent possible, the Commission shall attempt to expedite such application. For good cause shown, the Commission may waive any provision of this subsection. (d) Notwithstanding any other law, no public utility may assess switched access rates pursuant to tariff that are higher than the switched access rates set forth in the tariffs of the incumbent local exchange provider in the same service territory. (e) Notwithstanding any other law, a public utility that provides telecommunications services shall not be subject to mandatory tariff or other filing requirements except with respect to switched access service. 47 Del. Laws, c. 254, §  3;  26 Del. C. 1953, §  128;  59 Del. Laws, c. 397, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 10, §  11;  74 Del. Laws, c. 317, §  7;  78 Del. Laws, c. 174;  79 Del. Laws, c. 53, §  7;