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KS Stat § 66-1,196 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 66 - Public Utilities|Article 1 - Powers Of State Corporation Commission|66-1,196 Access to live operator required for certain calls.

66-1,196. Access to live operator required for certain calls. (a) As used in this section, "telecommunications public utility" has the meaning provided by K.S.A. 66-1,187 and amendments thereto.(b) Each telecommunications public utility shall ensure that a person initiating a live or mechanized operator-assisted call in this state may access a live operator at the beginning of all automated operator-assisted calls through a method designed to be easily and clearly understandable and accessible to the caller. The requirements of this section shall not apply to access codes or telephone calls that customers expect to be mechanized only. Each telecommunications public utility shall submit to the state corporation commission for review the method by which the utility will provide such access to a live operator.(c) This section applies regardless of the methods by which the telecommunications utility provides the operator service.(d) The requirements of this section shall not apply to telephone service from a jail or correctional institution or facility.History: L. 1994, ch. 234, § 1; July 1.
KS Stat § 66-1,200 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 66 - Public Utilities|Article 1 - Powers Of State Corporation Commission|66-1,200 Natural gas public utilities; definitions.

66-1,200. Natural gas public utilities; definitions. As used in this act:(a) "Natural gas public utility" means any public utility defined in K.S.A. 66-104, and amendments thereto, which supplies natural gas.(b) "Commission" means the state corporation commission.History: L. 1985, ch. 225, § 3; July 1.
KS Stat § 66-1,201 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 66 - Public Utilities|Article 1 - Powers Of State Corporation Commission|66-1,201 Same; power, authority and jurisdiction of state corporation commission.

66-1,201. Same; power, authority and jurisdiction of state corporation commission. The commission is given full power, authority and jurisdiction to supervise and control the natural gas public utilities, as defined in K.S.A. 66-1,200, 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, § 10; July 1.
KS Stat § 66-1,202 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 66 - Public Utilities|Article 1 - Powers Of State Corporation Commission|66-1,202 Natural gas public utilities; efficient and sufficient service; just and reasonable rates.

66-1,202. Natural gas public utilities; efficient and sufficient service; just and reasonable rates. Every natural gas public utility governed by this act shall be required to furnish reasonably efficient and sufficient service and facilities for the use of any and all products or services rendered, furnished, supplied or produced by such natural gas public utility, to establish just and reasonable rates, 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, 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 natural gas public utilities governed by this act to establish and maintain just and reasonable rates when the same are reasonably necessary in order to maintain reasonably sufficient and efficient service from such natural gas public utilities.History: L. 1985, ch. 225, § 17; L. 1988, ch. 356, § 252; L. 1995, ch. 10, § 6; July 1.
KS Stat § 66-1,203 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 66 - Public Utilities|Article 1 - Powers Of State Corporation Commission|66-1,203 Same; publication and filing of rates, rules and regulations and contracts.

66-1,203. Same; publication and filing of rates, rules and regulations and contracts. Every natural gas 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 and shall furnish the commission copies of all rules and regulations and contracts between natural gas public utilities pertaining to any and all jurisdictional services to be rendered by such natural gas public utilities. The commission shall have power to prescribe reasonable rules and regulations regarding the form and filing of all schedules of rates and all rules and regulations of such natural gas public utility, including such protection of confidentiality as requested by the natural gas public utility, and the utility's suppliers and customers, for contracts entered into by them, and as the commission determines reasonable and appropriate.History: L. 1985, ch. 225, § 23; L. 1995, ch. 21, § 5; Mar. 16.
KS Stat § 66-1,204 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 66 - Public Utilities|Article 1 - Powers Of State Corporation Commission|66-1,204 Same; investigations initiated by commission; powers; hearings.

66-1,204. Same; investigations initiated by commission; powers; hearings. The commission, upon its own initiative, may investigate all schedules of rates and rules and regulations of natural gas public utilities. If after investigation and hearing the commission finds that such rates or rules and regulations are unjust, unreasonable, unjustly discriminatory or unduly preferential, the commission shall have the power to establish and order substituted therefor such rates and such rules and regulations as are just and reasonable.If after investigation and hearing 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 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, § 29; L. 1995, ch. 10, § 8; L. 1997, ch. 132, § 9; July 1.
KS Stat § 66-1,205 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 66 - Public Utilities|Article 1 - Powers Of State Corporation Commission|66-1,205 Same; investigations initiated by complaint; powers; hearings.

66-1,205. Same; investigations initiated by complaint; powers; hearings. (a) Upon a complaint in writing made against any natural gas public utility governed by this act that any rates or rules and regulations of such natural gas public utility are in any respect unreasonable, unfair, unjust, unjustly discriminatory or unduly preferential, or both, or that any rule and regulation, practice or act whatsoever affecting or relating to any service performed or to be performed by such natural gas 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 natural gas 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, rules and regulations, 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 natural gas 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 natural gas public utilities to make such improvements and do such acts as are or may be required by law to be done by any such natural gas public utility.History: L. 1985, ch. 225, § 35; L. 1988, ch. 356, § 253; L. 1994, ch. 59, § 3; L. 1995, ch. 10, § 9; L. 1997, ch. 132, § 10; July 1.
KS Stat § 66-1,206 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 66 - Public Utilities|Article 1 - Powers Of State Corporation Commission|66-1,206 Same; commission orders and decisions.

66-1,206. Same; commission orders and decisions. (a) If after investigation and hearing the rates or rules and regulations of any natural gas public utility governed by this act are found unjust, unreasonable, unfair, unjustly discriminatory or unduly preferential, or in any way in violation of the provisions of this act, or of any of the laws of the state of Kansas, the commission shall have the power to establish, and to order substituted therefor, such rates or rules and regulations as the commission determines 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 natural gas 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 any of the provisions 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, 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, rules and regulations, practice or acts relating to any service performed or to be performed by any natural gas public utility for the public are altered, changed, modified or established shall be reduced to writing, and a copy thereof, duly certified, shall be served on the natural gas public utility affected thereby. Such order and decision shall become operative and effective within 30 days after such service. Such natural gas 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, § 41; L. 1988, ch. 356, § 254; L. 1992, ch. 148, § 3; L. 1995, ch. 10, § 10; July 1.
KS Stat § 66-1,207 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 66 - Public Utilities|Article 1 - Powers Of State Corporation Commission|66-1,207 Same; liberal construction; incidental powers granted.

66-1,207. Same; liberal construction; incidental powers granted. As applied to regulation of natural gas 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, § 47; July 1.
KS Stat § 66-1,208 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 66 - Public Utilities|Article 1 - Powers Of State Corporation Commission|66-1,208 Same; general supervision and inspection of utilities; liability for damages.

66-1,208. Same; general supervision and inspection of utilities; liability for damages. The commission shall have general supervision of all natural gas public utilities doing business in this state and shall inquire into any neglect or violations of the laws of this state by any natural gas 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 natural gas 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 natural gas public utility from its responsibility or liability for damage to person or property.History: L. 1985, ch. 225, § 53; July 1.
KS Stat § 66-1,210 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 66 - Public Utilities|Article 1 - Powers Of State Corporation Commission|66-1,210 Retail natural gas supplier; failure to renew franchise; compensation.

66-1,210. Retail natural gas supplier; failure to renew franchise; compensation. In addition to the fair cash value of any plant and appurtenance thereto determined pursuant to K.S.A. 12-811, and amendments thereto, a retail natural gas supplier whose service rights have expired by reason of failure of the renewal of a valid franchise shall be entitled to compensation for all reasonable and prudent costs of detaching the gas system facilities to be sold and all reasonable and prudent costs of reintegrating the remaining gas system facilities of such retail gas supplies less the value of all gas system facilities replaced by the new facilities required for the reintegration of the remaining gas system facilities, plus an amount equal to the gross revenues received from the customers within the affected area during the 12 months next preceding the date of expiration of the most recent valid franchise, less taxes and the cost of gas.History: L. 2002, ch. 31, § 2; July 1.
KS Stat § 66-1,215 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 66 - Public Utilities|Article 1 - Powers Of State Corporation Commission|66-1,215 Common carriers; definitions.

66-1,215. Common carriers; definitions. As used in this act:(a) "Common carrier" means any common carrier, as defined in K.S.A. 66-105 and 66-1,110, and amendments thereto, except any radio common carrier.(b) "Commission" means the state corporation commission.History: L. 1985, ch. 225, § 5; July 1.
KS Stat § 66-1,216 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 66 - Public Utilities|Article 1 - Powers Of State Corporation Commission|66-1,216 Same; power, authority and jurisdiction of state corporation commission.

66-1,216. Same; power, authority and jurisdiction of state corporation commission. The commission is given full power, authority and jurisdiction to supervise and control the common carriers, as defined in K.S.A. 66-1,215, 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, § 12; July 1.
KS Stat § 66-1,217 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 66 - Public Utilities|Article 1 - Powers Of State Corporation Commission|66-1,217 Service and facilities required; reasonable rules, classifications, regulations, rates, tolls and charges; hearing; exception.

66-1,217. Service and facilities required; reasonable rules, classifications, regulations, rates, tolls and charges; hearing; exception. Every common carrier, except a motor carrier holding a certificate of public service, 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 common carrier, to establish just and reasonable rates, joint rates, 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, 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 common carriers, except a motor carrier holding a certificate of public service, 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 common carriers.History: L. 1985, ch. 225, § 18; L. 1988, ch. 356, § 255; L. 1995, ch. 98, § 12; Apr. 13.
KS Stat § 66-1,218 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 66 - Public Utilities|Article 1 - Powers Of State Corporation Commission|66-1,218 Same; publication and filing of rates, tolls and charges; copies of regulations and contracts; rules and regulations governing printing and filing of schedules of rates, tolls, charges and regulations; exception.

66-1,218. Same; publication and filing of rates, tolls and charges; copies of regulations and contracts; rules and regulations governing printing and filing of schedules of rates, tolls, charges and regulations; exception. Every common carrier, except a motor carrier holding a certificate of public service, 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, 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 common carriers, except a motor carrier holding a certificate of public service, pertaining to any and all services to be rendered by such common carriers. 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, charges and all rules and regulations of such common carriers.History: L. 1985, ch. 225, § 24; L. 1995, ch. 98, § 13; Apr. 13.
KS Stat § 66-1,219 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 66 - Public Utilities|Article 1 - Powers Of State Corporation Commission|66-1,219 Same; investigations initiated by commission; powers.

66-1,219. Same; investigations initiated by commission; powers. 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 common carriers, except a motor carrier holding a certificate of public service. 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 such 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 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, § 30; L. 1995, ch. 98, § 14; L. 1997, ch. 132, § 11; July 1.
KS Stat § 66-1,220 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 66 - Public Utilities|Article 1 - Powers Of State Corporation Commission|66-1,220 Same; investigations initiated by complaint; powers; hearings.

66-1,220. Same; investigations initiated by complaint; powers; hearings. (a) Upon a complaint in writing made against any common carrier, except a motor carrier holding a certificate of public service, governed by this act that any of the rates or joint rates, fares, tolls, charges, rules, regulations, classifications or schedules of such common carrier 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 common carrier 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 common carrier 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, 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 common carrier 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 common carriers, except a motor carrier holding a certificate of public service, to make such improvements and do such acts as are or may be required by law to be done by any such common carrier.History: L. 1985, ch. 225, § 36; L. 1988, ch. 356, § 256; L. 1994, ch. 59, § 4; L. 1995, ch. 98, § 15; L. 1997, ch. 132, § 12; July 1.