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KS Stat § 66-1,221 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 66 - Public Utilities|Article 1 - Powers Of State Corporation Commission|66-1,221 Orders and decisions of commission; service of copy upon carrier; effective date.

66-1,221. Orders and decisions of commission; service of copy upon carrier; effective date. (a) If upon such hearing and investigation the rates, joint rates, fares, tolls, charges, rules, regulations, classifications or schedules of any common carrier, except a motor carrier holding a certificate of public service, governed by this act are found unjust, unreasonable, unfair, unjustly discriminatory or unduly preferential, or in any way in violation of this act, or of any of the laws of the state of Kansas, the commission shall have the power to fix and establish, and order substituted therefor, such rates, joint rates, fares, tolls, charges, rules, regulations, classifications or schedules as it shall determine to be just, reasonable and necessary. If it is found that any regulation, practice or act, relating to any service performed or to be performed by such common carrier for the public is in any respect unreasonable, unjust, unfair, unreasonably inefficient or insufficient, unjustly discriminatory or unduly preferential, or otherwise in violation of this act or of any of the laws of the state of Kansas, the commission may substitute therefor such other regulations, practice, service or act as it determines to be just, reasonable and necessary.(b) All orders and decisions of the commission whereby any rates, joint rates, fares, tolls, charges, rules, regulations, classifications, schedules, practice or acts relating to any service performed or to be performed by any common carrier, except a motor carrier holding a certificate of public service for the public are altered, changed, modified, fixed or established shall be reduced to writing, and a copy thereof, duly certified, shall be served on the common carrier affected thereby. Such order and decision shall become operative and effective within 30 days after such service. Such common carrier, unless an action is commenced in a court of proper jurisdiction to set aside the findings, orders and decisions of the commission, or to review and correct the same, shall carry the provisions of such order into effect.History: L. 1985, ch. 225, § 42; L. 1988, ch. 356, § 257; L. 1995, ch. 98, § 16; Apr. 13.
KS Stat § 66-1,222 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 66 - Public Utilities|Article 1 - Powers Of State Corporation Commission|66-1,222 Same; liberal construction; incidental powers granted.

66-1,222. Same; liberal construction; incidental powers granted. As applied to regulation of common carriers, the provisions of this act and all grants of power, authority and jurisdiction herein made to the commission shall be liberally construed, and all incidental powers necessary to carry into effect the provisions of this act are expressly granted to and conferred upon the commission.History: L. 1985, ch. 225, § 48; July 1.
KS Stat § 66-1,223 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 66 - Public Utilities|Article 1 - Powers Of State Corporation Commission|66-1,223 Same; general supervision and inspection of carriers; exception; liability for damages.

66-1,223. Same; general supervision and inspection of carriers; exception; liability for damages. (a) The commission shall have general supervision of all common carriers doing business in this state and shall inquire into any neglect or violations of the laws of this state by any common carrier or by the officers, agents or employees thereof. From time to time, the commission shall carefully examine and inspect the condition of each common carrier, its equipment, the manner of its conduct and its management with reference to the public safety and convenience. The commission's duty extends to all common carriers except pipelines transporting hazardous liquids as defined in the hazardous liquid pipeline safety act of 1979 (49 U.S.C. 2001 et. seq.), as amended.(b) Nothing in this section shall be construed as relieving any common carrier from its responsibility or liability for damage to person or property.History: L. 1985, ch. 225, § 54; L. 1992, ch. 111, § 1; July 1.
KS Stat § 66-1,230 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 66 - Public Utilities|Article 1 - Powers Of State Corporation Commission|66-1,230 Miscellaneous public utilities; definitions.

66-1,230. Miscellaneous public utilities; definitions. As used in this act:(a) "Miscellaneous public utility" means any public utility, as defined in K.S.A. 66-104, and amendments thereto, which is not an electric public utility, telecommunications public utility, natural gas public utility, radio common carrier or a common carrier as defined in K.S.A. 66-105 and 66-1,110, and amendments thereto.(b) "Commission" means the state corporation commission.History: L. 1985, ch. 225, § 6; July 1.
KS Stat § 66-1,231 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 66 - Public Utilities|Article 1 - Powers Of State Corporation Commission|66-1,231 Same; power, authority and jurisdiction of state corporation commission.

66-1,231. Same; power, authority and jurisdiction of state corporation commission. The commission is given full power, authority and jurisdiction to supervise and control the miscellaneous public utilities, as defined in K.S.A. 66-1,230, doing business in Kansas, and is empowered to do all things necessary and convenient for the exercise of such power, authority and jurisdiction.History: L. 1985, ch. 225, § 8; July 1.
KS Stat § 66-1,232 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 66 - Public Utilities|Article 1 - Powers Of State Corporation Commission|66-1,232 Services and facilities required; reasonable rules, classifications, regulations, rates, fares, tolls and charges; hearing.

66-1,232. Services and facilities required; reasonable rules, classifications, regulations, rates, fares, tolls and charges; hearing. Every miscellaneous public utility governed by this act shall be required to furnish reasonably efficient and sufficient service, joint service and facilities for the use of any and all products or services rendered, furnished, supplied or produced by such miscellaneous public utility, to establish just and reasonable rates, joint rates, fares, tolls, charges and exactions and to make just and reasonable rules, classifications and regulations. Every unjust or unreasonably discriminatory or unduly preferential rule, regulation, classification, rate, joint rate, fare, toll, charge or exaction is prohibited, unlawful and void. The commission shall have the power, after notice and hearing in accordance with the provisions of the Kansas administrative procedure act, to require all miscellaneous public utilities governed by this act to establish and maintain just and reasonable joint rates when the same are reasonably necessary in order to maintain reasonably sufficient and efficient service from such miscellaneous public utilities.History: L. 1985, ch. 225, § 14; L. 1988, ch. 356, § 258; July 1, 1989.
KS Stat § 66-1,233 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 66 - Public Utilities|Article 1 - Powers Of State Corporation Commission|66-1,233 Same; publication and filing of rates, tolls, fares and charges; copies of regulations and contracts; rules and regulations governing printing and filing of schedules of rates, tolls, fares, charges and regulations.

66-1,233. Same; publication and filing of rates, tolls, fares and charges; copies of regulations and contracts; rules and regulations governing printing and filing of schedules of rates, tolls, fares, charges and regulations. Every miscellaneous public utility doing business in Kansas over which the commission has control shall publish and file with the commission copies of all schedules of rates, joint rates, tolls, fares, charges, classifications and divisions of rates affecting Kansas traffic, either state or interstate, and shall furnish the commission copies of all rules, regulations and contracts between miscellaneous public utilities pertaining to any and all services to be rendered by such miscellaneous public utilities. The commission shall have power to prescribe reasonable rules and regulations regarding the printing and filing of all schedules, tariffs and classifications of all rates, joint rates, tolls, fares, charges and all rules and regulations of such miscellaneous public utilities.History: L. 1985, ch. 225, § 20; July 1.
KS Stat § 66-1,234 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 66 - Public Utilities|Article 1 - Powers Of State Corporation Commission|66-1,234 Investigations initiated by commission; powers; hearings.

66-1,234. Investigations initiated by commission; powers; hearings. The commission, upon its own initiative, may investigate all rates, joint rates, tolls, charges and exactions, classifications or schedules of rates or joint rates and rules and regulations of miscellaneous public utilities. If after full hearing and investigation the commission finds that such rates, joint rates, tolls, charges or exactions, classifications or schedules of rates or joint rates or rules and regulations are unjust, unreasonable, unjustly discriminatory or unduly preferential, the commission shall have the power to fix and order substituted therefor such rates, tolls, charges, exactions, classifications or schedules of rates or joint rates and such rules and regulations as are just and reasonable.If upon any investigation it is found that any regulation, measurement, practice, act or service complained of is unjust, unreasonable, unreasonably inefficient or insufficient, unduly preferential, unjustly discriminatory, or otherwise in violation of this act or of the orders of the commission, or if it is found that any service is inadequate or that any reasonable service cannot be obtained, the commission may substitute therefor such other regulations, measurements, practices, service or acts, and make such order respecting any such changes in such regulations, measurements, practices, service or acts as are just and reasonable. When, in the judgment of the commission, public necessity and convenience require, the commission may establish just and reasonable concentration, commodity, transit or other special rates, charges or privileges, but all such rates, charges and privileges shall be open to all users of a like kind of service under similar circumstances and conditions. Hearings shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Kansas administrative procedure act, unless, in the case of a general investigation, for good cause, the commission orders otherwise.History: L. 1985, ch. 225, § 26; L. 1997, ch. 132, § 13; July 1.
KS Stat § 66-1,235 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 66 - Public Utilities|Article 1 - Powers Of State Corporation Commission|66-1,235 Investigations initiated by commission; powers; hearings.

66-1,235. Investigations initiated by commission; powers; hearings. (a) Upon a complaint in writing made against any miscellaneous public utility governed by this act, that any of the rates or joint rates, tolls, charges, rules, regulations, classifications or schedules of such miscellaneous public utility are in any respect unreasonable, unfair, unjust, unjustly discriminatory or unduly preferential, or both, or that any regulation, practice or act whatsoever affecting or relating to any service performed or to be performed by such miscellaneous public utility for the public, is in any respect unreasonable, unfair, unjust, unreasonably inefficient or insufficient, unjustly discriminatory or unduly preferential, or that any service performed or to be performed by such miscellaneous public utility for the public is unreasonably inadequate, inefficient, unduly insufficient or cannot be obtained, the commission may proceed, with or without notice, to make such investigation as it deems necessary.No order changing such rates, joint rates, fares, tolls, charges, rules, regulations and classifications, schedules, practices or acts complained of shall be made or entered by the commission without a formal public hearing in accordance with the provisions of the Kansas administrative procedure act, of which due notice shall be given by the commission to such miscellaneous public utility or to such complainant or complainants, if any. Any public investigation or hearing which the commission shall have power to make or to hold may be made or held before any one or more commissioners. All investigations, hearings, decisions and orders made by a commissioner shall be deemed the investigations, hearings, decisions and orders of the commission, when approved by the commission.(b) The commission shall have power to require miscellaneous public utilities to make such improvements and do such acts as are or may be required by law to be done by any such miscellaneous public utility.History: L. 1985, ch. 225, § 32; L. 1988, ch. 356, § 259; L. 1994, ch. 59, § 5; L. 1997, ch. 132, § 14; July 1.
KS Stat § 66-1,236 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 66 - Public Utilities|Article 1 - Powers Of State Corporation Commission|66-1,236 Orders and decisions of commission; service of copy upon utility; effective date.

66-1,236. Orders and decisions of commission; service of copy upon utility; effective date. (a) If upon such hearing and investigation the rates, joint rates, fares, tolls, charges, rules, regulations, classifications or schedules of any miscellaneous public utility governed by this act are found unjust, unreasonable, unfair, unjustly discriminatory or unduly preferential, or in any way in violation of this act, or of any of the laws of the state of Kansas, the commission shall have the power to fix and establish, and order substituted therefor, such rates, joint rates, fares, tolls, charges, rules, regulations, classifications or schedules as it shall determine to be just, reasonable and necessary. If it is found that any regulation, practice or act, relating to any service performed or to be performed by such miscellaneous public utility for the public is in any respect unreasonable, unjust, unfair, unreasonably inefficient or insufficient, unjustly discriminatory or unduly preferential, or otherwise in violation of this act or of any of the laws of the state of Kansas, the commission may substitute therefor such other regulations, practice, service or act as it determines to be just, reasonable and necessary. For the purposes of determining just and reasonable rates, joint rates, tolls and charges, the commission may adopt a policy of disallowing a percentage, not to exceed 50%, of utility dues, donations and contributions to charitable, civic and social organizations and entities, in addition to disallowing specific dues, donations and contributions which are found unreasonable or inappropriate.(b) All orders and decisions of the commission whereby any rates, joint rates, fares, tolls, charges, rules, regulations, classifications, schedules, practice or acts relating to any service performed or to be performed by any miscellaneous public utility for the public are altered, changed, modified, fixed or established shall be reduced to writing, and a copy thereof, duly certified, shall be served on the miscellaneous public utility affected thereby. Such order and decision shall become operative and effective within 30 days after such service. Such miscellaneous public utility, unless an action is commenced in a court of proper jurisdiction to set aside the findings, orders and decisions of the commission, or to review and correct the same, shall carry the provisions of such order into effect.History: L. 1985, ch. 225, § 38; L. 1988, ch. 356, § 260; L. 1992, ch. 148, § 4; July 1.
KS Stat § 66-1,237 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 66 - Public Utilities|Article 1 - Powers Of State Corporation Commission|66-1,237 Same; liberal construction; incidental powers granted.

66-1,237. Same; liberal construction; incidental powers granted. As applied to regulation of miscellaneous public utilities, the provisions of this act and all grants of power, authority and jurisdiction herein made to the commission shall be liberally construed, and all incidental powers necessary to carry into effect the provisions of this act are expressly granted to and conferred upon the commission.History: L. 1985, ch. 225, § 44; July 1.
KS Stat § 66-1,238 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 66 - Public Utilities|Article 1 - Powers Of State Corporation Commission|66-1,238 Same; general supervision and inspection of utilities; damage liability.

66-1,238. Same; general supervision and inspection of utilities; damage liability. The commission shall have general supervision of all miscellaneous public utilities doing business in this state and shall inquire into any neglect or violations of the laws of this state by any miscellaneous public utility or by the officers, agents or employees thereof. From time to time, the commission shall carefully examine and inspect the condition of each miscellaneous public utility, its equipment, the manner of its conduct and its management with reference to the public safety and convenience. Nothing in this section shall be construed as relieving any miscellaneous public utility from its responsibility or liability for damage to person or property.History: L. 1985, ch. 225, § 50; July 1.
KS Stat § 66-1,243 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 66 - Public Utilities|Article 1 - Powers Of State Corporation Commission|66-1,243 Same; requirements of securitized utility tariff bonds that have been obtained through financing orders.

66-1,243. Same; requirements of securitized utility tariff bonds that have been obtained through financing orders. The bills of a public utility that has obtained a financing order and caused securitized utility tariff bonds to be issued shall comply with the provisions of this section, except the failure of a public utility to comply with this section shall not invalidate, impair or otherwise affect any financing order, securitized utility tariff property, securitized utility tariff charge or securitized utility tariff bonds. The public utility shall:(a) Explicitly reflect that a portion of the charges on such bill represents securitized utility tariff charges approved in a financing order issued to the public utility and, if the securitized utility tariff property has been transferred to an assignee, such bill shall include a statement to the effect that the assignee is the owner of the rights to the securitized utility tariff charges and that the public utility or other entity, if applicable, is acting as a collection agent or servicer for the assignee. The tariff applicable to the customer shall indicate the securitized utility tariff charge and the ownership of the charge; and(b) include the securitized utility tariff charge on each customer's bill as a separate line item and include both the rate and the amount of the charge on each bill.History: L. 2021, ch. 29, § 4; April 22.
KS Stat § 66-1,247 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 66 - Public Utilities|Article 1 - Powers Of State Corporation Commission|66-1,247 Same; transfers, grants, liens and security interests; description of securitized utility property being transferred to an assignee.

66-1,247. Same; transfers, grants, liens and security interests; description of securitized utility property being transferred to an assignee. The description of securitized utility tariff property being transferred to an assignee in a sales agreement, purchase agreement or other transfer agreement, granted or pledged to a pledgee in a security agreement, pledge agreement or other security document or indicated in any financing statement is only sufficient if such description or indication refers to the financing order that created the securitized utility tariff property and states that the agreement or financing statement covers all or part of the property described in the financing order. This section applies to all purported transfers of, and all purported grants or liens or security interests in, securitized utility tariff property, regardless of whether the related sale agreement, purchase agreement, other transfer agreement, security agreement, pledge agreement or other security document was entered into or any financing statement was filed.History: L. 2021, ch. 29, § 8; April. 22.
KS Stat § 66-1,248 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 66 - Public Utilities|Article 1 - Powers Of State Corporation Commission|66-1,248 Same; maintenance of financing statements; requirements for financing statements.

66-1,248. Same; maintenance of financing statements; requirements for financing statements. The secretary of state shall maintain any financing statement filed to perfect a sale or other transfer of securitized utility tariff property and any security interest in securitized utility tariff property in the same manner that the secretary of state maintains financing statements filed under the code to perfect a security interest in collateral owned by a transmitting utility. Except as otherwise provided in this section, all financing statements filed pursuant to this section shall be governed by the provisions regarding financing statements and the filing thereof under the code, including part 5 of article 9 of the code, and amendments thereto. A security interest in securitized utility tariff property may be perfected only by the filing of a financing statement in accordance with this section, and no other method of perfection shall be effective. Notwithstanding any provision of the code to the contrary, a financing statement filed pursuant to this section is effective until a termination statement is filed under the code, and no continuation statement is required to be filed to maintain its effectiveness. A financing statement filed pursuant to this section may indicate that the debtor is a transmitting utility, and without regard to whether the debtor is a public utility, an assignee or otherwise qualifies as a transmitting utility under the code. The failure to make such indication shall not impair the duration and effectiveness of the financing statement.History: L. 2021, ch. 29, § 9; April 22.
KS Stat § 66-1,249 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 66 - Public Utilities|Article 1 - Powers Of State Corporation Commission|66-1,249 Same; laws of Kansas as governing law with respect to transfers of interest or right or pledge or creation of security interest.

66-1,249. Same; laws of Kansas as governing law with respect to transfers of interest or right or pledge or creation of security interest. The law governing validity, enforceability, attachment, perfection, priority and exercise of remedies with respect to the transfer of an interest or right or the pledge or creation of a security interest in any securitized utility tariff property shall be the laws of this state.History: L. 2021, ch. 29, § 10; April 22.