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35 ME Rev Stat § 4207 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35: PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS|Part 8: MAINE MUNICIPAL AND RURAL ELECTRIFICATION COOPERATIVE AGENCY ACT|Chapter 305: FORM AND NATURE OF BONDS AND NOTES|35 §4207. Credit of State and members of agency not pledged (REPEALED)

 §4207. Credit of State and members of agency not pledged (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 422 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 141, §A5 (RP).
35 ME Rev Stat § 4208 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35: PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS|Part 8: MAINE MUNICIPAL AND RURAL ELECTRIFICATION COOPERATIVE AGENCY ACT|Chapter 305: FORM AND NATURE OF BONDS AND NOTES|35 §4208. Notes and bonds as legal investment (REPEALED)

 §4208. Notes and bonds as legal investment (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 422 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 141, §A5 (RP).
35 ME Rev Stat § 4209 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35: PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS|Part 8: MAINE MUNICIPAL AND RURAL ELECTRIFICATION COOPERATIVE AGENCY ACT|Chapter 305: FORM AND NATURE OF BONDS AND NOTES|35 §4209. No impairment of obligation (REPEALED)

 §4209. No impairment of obligation (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 422 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 141, §A5 (RP).
35 ME Rev Stat § 4301 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35: PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS|Part 8: MAINE MUNICIPAL AND RURAL ELECTRIFICATION COOPERATIVE AGENCY ACT|Chapter 307: MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|35 §4301. Annual reports; audit (REPEALED)

 §4301. Annual reports; audit (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 422 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 141, §A5 (RP).
35 ME Rev Stat § 4302 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35: PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS|Part 8: MAINE MUNICIPAL AND RURAL ELECTRIFICATION COOPERATIVE AGENCY ACT|Chapter 307: MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|35 §4302. State services (REPEALED)

 §4302. State services (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 422 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 141, §A5 (RP).
35 ME Rev Stat § 4303 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35: PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS|Part 8: MAINE MUNICIPAL AND RURAL ELECTRIFICATION COOPERATIVE AGENCY ACT|Chapter 307: MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|35 §4303. Jurisdiction of Public Utilities Commission (REPEALED)

 §4303. Jurisdiction of Public Utilities Commission (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 422 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 141, §A5 (RP).
35 ME Rev Stat § 4304 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35: PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS|Part 8: MAINE MUNICIPAL AND RURAL ELECTRIFICATION COOPERATIVE AGENCY ACT|Chapter 307: MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|35 §4304. Environmental regulation (REPEALED)

 §4304. Environmental regulation (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 422 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 141, §A5 (RP).
35 ME Rev Stat § 4305 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35: PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS|Part 8: MAINE MUNICIPAL AND RURAL ELECTRIFICATION COOPERATIVE AGENCY ACT|Chapter 307: MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|35 §4305. Liberal construction (REPEALED)

 §4305. Liberal construction (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 422 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 141, §A5 (RP).
35 ME Rev Stat § 4306 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35: PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS|Part 8: MAINE MUNICIPAL AND RURAL ELECTRIFICATION COOPERATIVE AGENCY ACT|Chapter 307: MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|35 §4306. Inconsistent provisions of other laws superseded (REPEALED)

 §4306. Inconsistent provisions of other laws superseded (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 422 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 141, §A5 (RP).
35 ME Rev Stat § 4307 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35: PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS|Part 8: MAINE MUNICIPAL AND RURAL ELECTRIFICATION COOPERATIVE AGENCY ACT|Chapter 307: MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS|35 §4307. Severability (REPEALED)

 §4307. Severability (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 422 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 141, §A5 (RP).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 101 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 1: PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION|Chapter 1: ORGANIZATION, GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES|35-A §101. Statement of purpose

 §101. Statement of purpose The purpose of this Title is to ensure that there is a regulatory system for public utilities in the State and for other entities subject to this Title that is consistent with the public interest and with other requirements of law and to provide for reasonable licensing requirements for competitive electricity providers. The basic purpose of this regulatory system as it applies to public utilities subject to service regulation under this Title is to ensure safe, reasonable and adequate service, to assist in minimizing the cost of energy available to the State’s consumers, to ensure that the rates of public utilities subject to rate regulation are just and reasonable to customers and public utilities and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to meet the greenhouse gas emissions reduction levels set forth in Title 38, section 576-A.   [PL 2021, c. 279, §1 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 141, §A6 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 398, §A2 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 398, §§A104,105 (AFF). PL 2011, c. 623, Pt. D, §2 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 369, Pt. F, §1 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 279, §1 (AMD).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 103 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 1: PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION|Chapter 1: ORGANIZATION, GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES|35-A §103. Establishment of commission; powers and duties; seal and office

 §103. Establishment of commission; powers and duties; seal and office 1.  Establishment.  There is established the Public Utilities Commission which shall consist of 3 members.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] 2.  Powers and duties.  The commission has the following powers and duties.   A. All public utilities and certain other entities as specified in this Title are subject to the jurisdiction, control and regulation of the commission and to applicable provisions of this Title.   [PL 2011, c. 623, Pt. D, §3 (AMD).]B. The commission shall set the basic policies of the Public Utilities Commission and shall regulate public utilities in accordance with this Title.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]C. The commission shall oversee the activities of competitive service providers to the extent provided in this Title.   [PL 1999, c. 398, Pt. A, §10 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 398, Pt. A, §§104, 105 (AFF).]D. The commission shall oversee and manage the Emergency Services Communication Bureau established under Title 25, chapter 352.   [PL 2003, c. 359, §5 (NEW).][PL 2011, c. 623, Pt. D, §3 (AMD).] 3.  Seal and office.  The commission shall have a seal and be provided with office space.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 141, §A6 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 398, §A10 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 398, §§A104,105 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 359, §5 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 623, Pt. D, §3 (AMD).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 103-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 1: PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION|Chapter 1: ORGANIZATION, GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES|35-A §103-A. Climate requirements

 §103-A. Climate requirements In executing its duties, powers and regulatory functions under this Title, the commission, while ensuring system reliability and resource adequacy, shall facilitate the achievement by the State of the greenhouse gas emissions reduction levels set forth in Title 38, section 576-A.   [PL 2021, c. 279, §2 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2021, c. 279, §2 (NEW).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 104 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 1: PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION|Chapter 1: ORGANIZATION, GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES|35-A §104. Implied powers

 §104. Implied powers The provisions of this Title shall be interpreted and construed liberally to accomplish the purpose of this Title. The commission has all implied and inherent powers under this Title, which are necessary and proper to execute faithfully its express powers and functions specified in this Title.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 141, §A6 (NEW).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 105 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 1: PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION|Chapter 1: ORGANIZATION, GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES|35-A §105. Appointment and term

 §105. Appointment and term 1.  Appointment.  The Governor shall appoint 3 members to the Public Utilities Commission. The appointments shall be subject to review by the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over public utilities and to confirmation by the Legislature. Members of the commission shall devote full time to their duties.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] 2.  Term.  The commissioners shall serve for terms of 6 years.   A. Each term shall end on March 31st of the 6th year of the term. The terms shall be staggered so that one ends in 1987 and every 6 years thereafter, one ends in 1989 and every 6 years thereafter, and one ends in 1991 and every 6 years thereafter.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]B. A commissioner may continue to serve beyond the end of this term until a successor is appointed and qualified.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]C. Any vacancy occurring in the commission shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired portion of the term.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).][PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 141, §A6 (NEW).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 106 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 1: PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION|Chapter 1: ORGANIZATION, GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES|35-A §106. Chair of the Public Utilities Commission

 §106. Chair of the Public Utilities Commission The following provisions apply to the chair of the Public Utilities Commission.   [RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §394 (COR).]1.  Appointment.  The Governor shall designate one member of the commission as chair.   [RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §394 (COR).] 2.  General duties.  The chair shall:   A. Be the principal executive officer of the commission in carrying out its policies;   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]B. Preside at meetings of the commission; and   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]C. Be responsible for the expedient organization of the commission's work.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).][RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §394 (COR).] 3.  Hearings.  For any particular hearing or series of hearings before the commission, the chair may assign the chair or another commissioner to attend.   [RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §394 (COR).] 4.  Acting chair.  When absent one working day or more, the chair shall name another commissioner to act as chair.   [RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §394 (COR).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 141, §A6 (NEW). RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §394 (COR).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 108 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 1: PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION|Chapter 1: ORGANIZATION, GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES|35-A §108. Commission action; quorum; notice (REPEALED)

 §108. Commission action; quorum; notice (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 141, §A6 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 614, §1 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 36, §1 (RP).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 108-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 1: PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION|Chapter 1: ORGANIZATION, GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES|35-A §108-A. Commission action; quorum; notice

 §108-A. Commission action; quorum; notice A majority of the duly appointed commissioners constitutes a quorum and the act or decision of a majority of commissioners present, if at least a quorum is present, is the act or decision of the commission in any formal proceeding before the commission.   [PL 1993, c. 36, §2 (NEW).]Notwithstanding Title 1, section 406, the commission is required to give notice of public proceedings only if the commission will deal with the expenditure of public funds or if the commission will make any of the following decisions in proceedings before it: a decision to initiate rulemaking or to adopt or modify a rule pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II; a decision making an advisory ruling pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter III; a decision to commence an adjudicatory proceeding, an interim decision in an adjudicatory proceeding that will affect the substantive or procedural rights of any party, or a final decision at the conclusion of an adjudicatory proceeding, all pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter IV; or a decision in any other proceeding pursuant to this Title or the commission's rules that requires commission approval or decision. In addition, if the commission is participating as a party in a proceeding before a federal agency and the commission will adopt a position in that federal proceeding, the commission shall give to other parties from the State who are participating in the federal proceeding notice of the public proceeding at which the commission may adopt that position.   [PL 1993, c. 36, §2 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 36, §2 (NEW).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 109 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 1: PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION|Chapter 1: ORGANIZATION, GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES|35-A §109. Conflicts of interest

 §109. Conflicts of interest In addition to the limitations of Title 5, section 18, the following limitations apply to prevent conflicts of interest.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]1.  Public utilities.  A member or employee of the commission may not:   A. Have any official or professional connection or relation with any public utility or competitive service provider operating within this State;   [PL 1999, c. 398, Pt. A, §11 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 398, Pt. A, §§104, 105 (AFF).]B. Hold any stock or securities in any public utility or competitive service provider operating within this State;   [PL 1999, c. 398, Pt. A, §11 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 398, Pt. A, §§104, 105 (AFF).]C. Render a professional service against any such public utility or competitive service provider; or   [PL 1999, c. 398, Pt. A, §11 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 398, Pt. A, §§104, 105 (AFF).]D. Be a member of a firm that renders service against any such public utility or competitive service provider.   [PL 1999, c. 398, Pt. A, §11 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 398, Pt. A, §§104, 105 (AFF).][PL 1999, c. 398, Pt. A, §11 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 398, Pt. A, §§104, 105 (AFF).] 2.  Appointment to civil office.  No commissioner may hold any other civil office of profit or trust under the Federal Government or State Government except the office of notary public.   [RR 2009, c. 2, §97 (COR).] 3.  Political party.  No commissioner may serve on or under a committee of a political party.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 141, §A6 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 398, §A11 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 398, §§A104,105 (AFF). RR 2009, c. 2, §97 (COR).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 110 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 1: PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION|Chapter 1: ORGANIZATION, GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES|35-A §110. Removal of commissioner

 §110. Removal of commissioner Any willful violation of this Title by a commissioner constitutes sufficient cause for the commissioner's removal by the Governor, on the address of both branches of the Legislature or by impeachment pursuant to the Constitution of Maine, Article IX, Section 5.   [RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §395 (COR).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 141, §A6 (NEW). RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §395 (COR).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 111 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 1: PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION|Chapter 1: ORGANIZATION, GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES|35-A §111. Rules; assistance

 §111. Rules; assistance The commission may adopt rules and may employ assistance to carry out its responsibilities under this Title.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 141, §A6 (NEW).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 115 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 1: PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION|Chapter 1: ORGANIZATION, GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES|35-A §115. Enforcement of state laws

 §115. Enforcement of state laws The following provisions apply to the enforcement of state laws.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]1.  Commission's duties.  The commission shall:   A. Inquire into any neglect or violation of state laws by a public utility doing business within the State;   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]B. Inquire into any neglect or violation of state laws by the officers, agents, employees or any person operating the plant of a public utility;   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]C. Enforce this Title and all other laws relating to public utilities; and   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]D. Report all possible criminal violations of this Title and all other laws relating to public utilities to the Attorney General.   [PL 2003, c. 505, §9 (AMD).][PL 2003, c. 505, §9 (AMD).] 2.  Duties of the Attorney General and district attorneys.  Upon the request of the commission, the Attorney General or the district attorney of the proper county shall:   A. Aid in any investigation, hearing or trial conducted under this Title; and   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]B. Institute and prosecute all proceedings for the enforcement of this Title and of all other state laws relating to public utilities and to the punishment of violations.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).][PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] 3.  Administrative penalties.  Unless otherwise provided, the following provisions apply to administrative penalties.   A. A complaint for the enforcement of an administrative penalty may be made by the commission.   [PL 2003, c. 505, §10 (AMD).]B. A suit to enforce any administrative penalty may be brought in the name of the State in the Superior Court in the county where the main office of the public utility is located or in Kennebec County.   [PL 2003, c. 505, §10 (AMD).]C. An action commenced by the commission must be prosecuted by the Attorney General.   [PL 1999, c. 398, Pt. A, §12 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 398, Pt. A, §§104, 105 (AFF).][PL 2003, c. 505, §10 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 141, §A6 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 398, §A12 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 398, §§A104,105 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 505, §§9,10 (AMD).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 118 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 1: PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION|Chapter 1: ORGANIZATION, GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES|35-A §118. Participation with other regulatory bodies

 §118. Participation with other regulatory bodies The commission may participate with other state and federal public utility regulatory bodies, including the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the Federal Communications Commission, or their successors, in joint hearings and studies relating to mutually regulated utilities.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 141, §A6 (NEW).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 119 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 1: PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION|Chapter 1: ORGANIZATION, GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES|35-A §119. Five-year review

 §119. Five-year review Commencing with a review in 1985, the commission shall review the laws governing Public Utilities Commission operations and areas of jurisdiction every 5 years. Upon the review, the commission shall submit to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over utilities legislation to remove any outdated provisions.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 141, §A6 (NEW).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 121 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 1: PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION|Chapter 1: ORGANIZATION, GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES|35-A §121. Model code (REPEALED)

 §121. Model code (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 645, §6 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 350, §15 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 699, §19 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 261, Pt. A, §15 (AMD). MRSA T. 35-A §121, sub-§3 (RP).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 122 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 1: PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION|Chapter 1: ORGANIZATION, GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES|35-A §122. Energy infrastructure corridors (REPEALED)

 §122. Energy infrastructure corridors (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 656, Pt. A, §3 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 655, Pt. A, §2 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 652, §13 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 652, §14 (AFF). PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. MM, §§14-16 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. MM, §26 (AFF). PL 2011, c. 682, §38 (REV). PL 2013, c. 360, §§1-5 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 369, Pt. A, §1 (AMD). MRSA T. 35-A §122, sub-10 (RP).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 301 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 1: PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION|Chapter 3: RATES OF PUBLIC UTILITIES|35-A §301. Safe facilities; just and reasonable rates

 §301. Safe facilities; just and reasonable rates 1.  Facilities.  Every public utility shall furnish safe, reasonable and adequate facilities and service.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] 2.  Rates.  The rate, toll or charge, or any joint rate made, exacted, demanded or collected by any public utility for production, transmission, delivery or furnishing of electricity, gas, heat or water; for communications service; or for transportation of persons or property within this State or for any service rendered or to be rendered in connection with any public utility, shall be just and reasonable.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] 3.  Unreasonable rates prohibited.  Every unjust or unreasonable charge for public utility service is prohibited and declared unlawful.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] 4.  Determining rates.  In determining just and reasonable rates, the commission:   A. Shall provide such revenues to the utility as may be required to perform its public service and to attract necessary capital on just and reasonable terms; and   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]B. Shall, to a level within the commission's discretion, consider whether the utility is operating as efficiently as possible and is utilizing sound management practices, including the treatment in rates of executive compensation.   [PL 1993, c. 506, §1 (AMD).][PL 1993, c. 506, §1 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 141, §A6 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 377 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 506, §1 (AMD).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 302 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 1: PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION|Chapter 3: RATES OF PUBLIC UTILITIES|35-A §302. Limitations on rates

 §302. Limitations on rates The following expenses, whether paid directly or indirectly, through reimbursement or otherwise, incurred by a public utility shall not be included or incorporated in operating expenses:   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]1.  Contributions to political groups or candidates.  Contributions or gifts to political candidates, political parties, political or legislative committees or any committee or organization working to influence referendum petitions or elections.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 141, §A6 (NEW).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 302-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 1: PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION|Chapter 3: RATES OF PUBLIC UTILITIES|35-A §302-A. Rules governing political activities, promotional advertising and institutional advertising

 §302-A. Rules governing political activities, promotional advertising and institutional advertising Rules adopted by the commission concerning promotional advertising; promotional allowances, including, but not limited to, the granting of promotional rebates or credits; advertising to promote corporate image or goodwill; or political activities by public utilities are major substantive rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. Rules on these matters in effect on the effective date of this section remain in effect and do not require legislative approval but any changes to such rules are subject to review and approval in accordance with Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.   [PL 2005, c. 204, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2005, c. 204, §1 (NEW).