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AZ Rev Stat § 40-284 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Utilities and Carriers|§ 40-284 - Restrictions upon conduct of public service business by foreign corporations

40-284.  Restrictions upon conduct of public service business by foreign corporations A. A foreign corporation,  unless authorized to transact a public service business within this state,  shall not transact within the state any public service business,  nor transact within the state any public service business of a character different from that which it is authorized to transact. B. A license,  permit or franchise to own,  control,  operate or manage any public service business shall not be granted or transferred,  directly or indirectly,  to any foreign corporation not lawfully transacting within this state a public service business of like character,  but foreign corporations engaging in commerce with foreign nations or commerce among the several states of the United States may transact within this state such commerce and intrastate commerce of a like character.
AZ Rev Stat § 40-285 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Utilities and Carriers|§ 40-285 - Disposition of plant by public service corporations; acquisition of capital stock of public service corporation by other public service corporations; exemption

40-285.  Disposition of plant by public service corporations;  acquisition of capital stock of public service corporation by other public service corporations;  exemption A. A public service corporation shall not sell,  lease,  assign,  mortgage or otherwise dispose of or encumber the whole or any part of its railroad,  line,  plant or system necessary or useful in the performance of its duties to the public,  or any franchise or permit or any right thereunder,  nor shall such corporation merge such system or any part thereof with any other public service corporation without first having secured from the commission an order authorizing it so to do. Every such disposition,  encumbrance or merger made other than in accordance with the order of the commission authorizing it is void. B. The approval or permit of the commission under this section shall not revive or validate any lapsed or invalid franchise or permit,  or enlarge or add to the powers or privileges contained in the grant of any franchise or permit,  or waive any forfeiture. C. This section does not prevent the sale,  lease or other disposition by any such corporation of property that is not necessary or useful in the performance of its duties to the public,  and any sale of its property by such corporation shall be conclusively presumed to have been of property that is not useful or necessary in the performance of its duties to the public as to any purchaser of the property in good faith for value. D. A public service corporation shall not purchase,  acquire,  take or hold any part of the capital stock of any other public service corporation organized or existing under the laws of this state without a permit from the commission. E. Every assignment,  transfer,  contract or agreement for assignment or transfer of any stock in violation of the provisions of this section is void,  and the transfer shall not be made on the books of any public service corporation. F. This section does not apply to a telecommunications corporation whose retail telecommunications services are all classified as competitive by the commission,  except as may otherwise be determined by a commission order after the effective date of this amendment to this section.
AZ Rev Stat § 40-286 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Utilities and Carriers|§ 40-286 - Exemption from antitrust statutes

40-286.  Exemption from antitrust statutes The provisions of title 44,  chapter 10,  article 1,  shall not apply to any conduct or activity of a public service corporation holding a certificate of public convenience and necessity granted pursuant to this article,  which conduct or activity is approved by a statute of this state or of the United States or by the corporation commission or an administrative agency of this state or of the United States having jurisdiction of the subject matter. This section does not apply to the provision of competitive electric generation service or other services or to the provision of any competitive telecommunications services. This section does not alter,  modify or affect applicable federal or state law regarding the rights of an owner of private property relative to provision of or access to telecommunication services on or for that private property.
AZ Rev Stat § 40-287 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Utilities and Carriers|§ 40-287 - Value of certificated area

40-287.  Value of certificated area Any portion of the certificated area of a private water company which does not contain an operating distribution system owned by the private water company primarily for the distribution of domestic water is presumed to have de minimis value for the purposes of condemnation.
AZ Rev Stat § 40-301 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Utilities and Carriers|§ 40-301 - Issuance of stocks and bonds; authorized purposes

40-301.  Issuance of stocks and bonds;  authorized purposes A. The power of public service corporations to issue stocks and stock certificates,  bonds,  notes and other evidences of indebtedness,  and to create liens on their property located within this state is a special privilege,  the right of supervision,  restriction and control of which is vested in the state,  and such power shall be exercised as provided by law and under rules,  regulations and orders of the commission. B. A public service corporation may issue stocks and stock certificates,  bonds,  notes and other evidences of indebtedness payable at periods of more than twelve months after the date thereof,  only when authorized by an order of the commission. C. The commission shall not make any order or supplemental order granting any application as provided by this article unless it finds that such issue is for lawful purposes which are within the corporate powers of the applicant,  are compatible with the public interest,  with sound financial practices,  and with the proper performance by the applicant of service as a public service corporation and will not impair its ability to perform that service. D. The provisions of this article shall not apply to foreign public service corporations providing communications service within this state whose physical facilities are also used in providing communications service in interstate commerce.
AZ Rev Stat § 40-321 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Utilities and Carriers|§ 40-321 - Power of commission to determine adequacy of service rendered by public service corporation; enforcement by order or regulation; duty of compliance by corporation; surety; utility surety fund

40-321.  Power of commission to determine adequacy of service rendered by public service corporation;  enforcement by order or regulation;  duty of compliance by corporation;  surety;  utility surety fund A. When the commission finds that the equipment,  appliances,  facilities or service of any public service corporation,  or the methods of manufacture,  distribution,  transmission,  storage or supply employed by it,  are unjust,  unreasonable,  unsafe,  improper,  inadequate or insufficient,  the commission shall determine what is just,  reasonable,  safe,  proper,  adequate or sufficient,  and shall enforce its determination by order or regulation. B. The commission shall prescribe regulations for the performance of any service or the furnishing of any commodity,  and upon proper demand and tender of rates,  the public service corporation shall furnish the commodity or render the service within the time and upon the conditions prescribed. C. If,  after notice and an opportunity to be heard,  the commission finds that a public service corporation is in default of the terms and conditions of an order of the commission that requires a performance bond,  irrevocable letter of credit or other surety,  and the commission exercises its rights under the bond,  letter or other surety,  the commission shall deposit all monies received as a result of exercising the rights in the utility surety fund established by subsection D of this section.  D. The utility surety fund is established consisting of monies received by the commission pursuant to subsection C of this section. Monies in the utility surety fund shall be administered by the commission for the benefit of the customers of the public service corporation who have incurred a loss of services or commodities or for deposit support pursuant to this section. Monies in the fund are continuously appropriated to the commission and do not revert to the state general fund pursuant to section 35-190.
AZ Rev Stat § 40-322 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Utilities and Carriers|§ 40-322 - Regulation of public service corporations; standards of service; measurement standards; inspections by commission

40-322.  Regulation of public service corporations;  standards of service;  measurement standards;  inspections by commission A. The commission may: 1. Ascertain and set just and reasonable standards,  classifications,  regulations,  practices,  measurements or service to be furnished and followed by public service corporations other than a railroad. 2. Ascertain and fix adequate and serviceable standards for the measurement of quantity,  quality,  pressure,  initial voltage or other condition pertaining to the supply of the product,  commodity or service furnished by such public service corporation. 3. Prescribe reasonable regulations for the examination and testing of the product,  commodity or service and for the measurement thereof. 4. Establish reasonable rules,  regulations,  specifications and standards to secure the accuracy of all meters and appliances for measurements. 5. Provide for the examination and testing of any and all appliances used for measurement of any product,  commodity or service of any such corporation. B. The commission,  its officers and employees may enter upon any premises occupied by a public service corporation,  for the purpose of making the examinations and tests and exercising any of the other powers provided for in this article,  and may set up and use on the premises any apparatus and appliances necessary therefor. The agents and employees of the public service corporation may be present at the making of the examinations and tests. C. Any consumer or user of any product,  commodity or service of a public service corporation may have any appliance used in the measurement thereof tested upon paying the fees fixed by the commission,  the fee to be paid by the consumer or user at the time of his request,  but to be paid by the corporation and repaid to the consumer or user if the appliance is found defective or operates to the disadvantage of the consumer or user.
AZ Rev Stat § 40-323 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Utilities and Carriers|§ 40-323 - Commission rules and regulations to regulate time for furnishing services by railroad and telephone and telegraph companies; uniformity of demurrage charges

40-323.  Commission rules and regulations to regulate time for furnishing services by railroad and telephone and telegraph companies;  uniformity of demurrage charges A. The commission may provide by rules and regulations: 1. The time within which all railroad corporations shall furnish,  after demand therefor,  cars,  equipment and facilities necessary for handling freight in carload and less than carload lots. 2. The time within which consignors or persons ordering cars shall load them. 3. The time within which consignees to whom freight is consigned shall unload and discharge it and receive freight from freight rooms. 4. Provide penalties for failure to conform to such rules. B. Charges for demurrage shall be uniform so that the same penalty is paid by both shipper,  consignee and railroad for an equal number of cars for each day for which demurrage is charged. C. The commission may provide the time within which express packages shall be received,  gathered,  transported and delivered at destination,  and the limits within which express packages shall be gathered and distributed,  and telegraph and telephone messages delivered,  without extra charge. D. The commission may provide the time within which baggage shall be received,  transported,  delivered and stored. E. The commission may enforce reasonable regulations for weighing cars and freight offered for shipment over any line of railroad,  and test the weights made by a railroad and scales used in weighing freight or cars.
AZ Rev Stat § 40-324 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Utilities and Carriers|§ 40-324 - Power of commission to order changes in service to insure adequate service by railroad

40-324.  Power of commission to order changes in service to insure adequate service by railroad When the commission finds that any railroad or street railroad does not run a sufficient number of trains or cars,  or possess or operate sufficient motive power reasonably necessary to accommodate the traffic transported by or offered for transportation to it,  or does not run its trains or cars with sufficient frequency or at reasonable or proper times having regard to safety,  or does not stop the equipment at proper places,  or does not run any train or cars upon a reasonable time schedule for the run,  the commission may make any order reasonably necessary to accommodate and transport the traffic,  passengers or freight,  transported or offered for transportation.
AZ Rev Stat § 40-325 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Utilities and Carriers|§ 40-325 - Power of commission to order physical connection between railroad companies

40-325.  Power of commission to order physical connection between railroad companies When the commission finds that the public convenience and necessity will be served by having connections made between the tracks of any two or more railroad corporations so that cars may readily be transferred from one to the other,  the commission may order two or more such corporations owning or operating tracks of the same gauge to make physical connections at any and all crossings,  and at all points where a railroad shall begin to terminate or run near to any other railroad. After the necessary franchise or permit has been secured from the city,  county,  or town,  the commission may likewise order such physical connection,  within such city,  county,  or town,  between two or more railroads which enter the limits thereof. The commission shall by order direct whether the expense thereof shall be borne jointly or otherwise.
AZ Rev Stat § 40-326 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Utilities and Carriers|§ 40-326 - Duty of railroad company to make connection with track of private shipper; conditions

40-326.  Duty of railroad company to make connection with track of private shipper;  conditions A. Every railroad corporation,  upon application of a shipper or receiver or contemplated shipper or receiver of freight for a connection between the railroad of such corporation and an existing or contemplated private track or railroad of such person,  shall make such connection and provide switches and tracks necessary,  and deliver and receive cars thereover upon condition that the connection is reasonably practicable and can be installed and used without materially increasing the hazard of the operation of the railroad with which the connection is sought,  and that the business which may reasonably be expected to be received by the railroad corporation over the connection is sufficient to justify the expense of the connection to the railroad corporation. B. Under the conditions set forth in subsection A,  every railroad corporation,  upon application of a shipper or receiver or contemplated shipper or receiver of freight,  shall construct upon its right of way a spur to receive and deliver freight.
AZ Rev Stat § 40-327 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Utilities and Carriers|§ 40-327 - Order by commission for connection or spur; right to connect to private track; order to company to switch cars of another corporation

40-327.  Order by commission for connection or spur;  right to connect to private track;  order to company to switch cars of another corporation A. When the commission finds that application has been made by any person to a railroad corporation for a connection or spur which the corporation has refused,  and that the applicant is entitled thereto,  the commission shall make an order therefor and for the maintenance and use of such connection or spur upon terms the commission prescribes. B. When so provided,  any person may connect with the private track thereby connected with the railroad and may use the private track or spur upon payment to the party incurring the primary expense of the private track or spur a reasonable proportion of the cost thereof,  to be determined by the commission after notice and hearing,  if such connection and use can be made without unreasonable interference with the rights of the party incurring the primary expense. C. The commission may require one railroad corporation to switch to private spurs and industrial tracks upon its own railroad the cars of a connecting railroad corporation and to prescribe the terms and compensation for the service.
AZ Rev Stat § 40-328 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Utilities and Carriers|§ 40-328 - Duty of telephone and telegraph companies to handle messages of connecting companies

40-328.  Duty of telephone and telegraph companies to handle messages of connecting companies Every telephone corporation and telegraph corporation operating in this state shall receive,  transmit and deliver,  without delay or discrimination,  the conversations and messages of every other telephone or telegraph corporation with which a physical connection is made.
AZ Rev Stat § 40-329 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Utilities and Carriers|§ 40-329 - Power of commission to order connections and joint rates between telephone or telegraph companies

40-329.  Power of commission to order connections and joint rates between telephone or telegraph companies A. Whenever the commission finds that a physical connection can reasonably be made between the lines of two or more telephone or telegraph corporations to form a continuous line of communication,  and that public convenience and necessity will be served thereby,  or that two or more telegraph or telephone corporations have failed to establish joint rates,  tolls or charges for service by or over their lines,  and that a connection ought to be established,  the commission may require that a connection and joint charges be made,  except where the purpose of the connection is primarily to secure transmission of local messages or conversations between points within the same city,  or town. The commission may also require that conversations be transmitted and messages transferred over such connections under rules and regulations the commission establishes. B. If the telephone or telegraph corporations do not agree upon division of the cost of the physical connection,  or the divisions of the joint charges established,  the commission shall after further hearing establish the division by supplemental order.
AZ Rev Stat § 40-331 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Utilities and Carriers|§ 40-331 - Power of commission to order additions, improvements or changes in plant of public service corporations; additions or changes made jointly

40-331.  Power of commission to order additions,  improvements or changes in plant of public service corporations;  additions or changes made jointly A. When the commission finds that additions or improvements to or changes in the existing plant or physical properties of a public service corporation ought reasonably to be made,  or that a new structure or structures should be erected,  to promote the security or convenience of its employees or the public,  the commission shall make and serve an order directing that such changes be made or such structure be erected in the manner and within the time specified in the order. If the commission orders erection of a new structure,  it may also fix the site thereof. B. If any such changes require joint action by two or more public service corporations,  the commission shall notify the corporations thereof and that the changes shall be made at their joint cost,  whereupon the corporations shall have such reasonable time as the commission grants within which to agree upon the division of cost. If at the expiration of the time the corporations fail to file with the commission a statement that an agreement is made for a division or apportionment of the cost or expense of the change,  the commission may make an order fixing the proportion of the cost or expense to be borne by each corporation,  and the manner of payment.
AZ Rev Stat § 40-332 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Utilities and Carriers|§ 40-332 - Power of commission to order joint use of facilities belonging to public service corporation

40-332.  Power of commission to order joint use of facilities belonging to public service corporation A. When the commission finds that public convenience and necessity require the use by one public service corporation of the equipment,  or any part of the equipment,  on,  over or under any street or highway belonging to another public service corporation,  that the use will not result in irreparable injury to the other users thereof or in any substantial detriment to the service and that the public service corporations have failed to agree upon the use or the terms and conditions of the use,  the commission may by order direct that such use be permitted and may prescribe reasonable compensation and terms for the joint use. If the use is directed,  the corporation to which the use is permitted shall be liable to the owner or other users of the equipment for damage which results therefrom to the property of the owner or other users thereof. B. Every public service corporation shall allow every electricity supplier and self-generator of electricity access to electric transmission service and electric distribution service under rates and terms and conditions of service that are just and reasonable as determined and approved by regulatory agencies that have jurisdiction over electric transmission service and electric distribution service. Nothing in this subsection limits the access of a public power entity as defined in section 30-801 to the transmission services of public service corporations in accordance with the federal power act,  16 United States Code section 792.
AZ Rev Stat § 40-334 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Utilities and Carriers|§ 40-334 - Discrimination between persons, localities or classes of service as to rates, charges, service or facilities prohibited

40-334.  Discrimination between persons,  localities or classes of service as to rates,  charges,  service or facilities prohibited A. A public service corporation shall not,  as to rates,  charges,  service,  facilities or in any other respect,  make or grant any preference or advantage to any person or subject any person to any prejudice or disadvantage. B. No public service corporation shall establish or maintain any unreasonable difference as to rates,  charges,  service,  facilities or in any other respect,  either between localities or between classes of service. C. The commission may determine any question of fact arising under this section.