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NE Code § 75-108 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 75 - Public Service Commission|75-108 - Attorney General; act as legal advisor.

75-108.  Attorney General; act as legal advisor.The commission may consult the Attorney General with reference to any matter upon which it may require advice, and the Attorney General shall give such advice as the commission may require and perform such other services within the line of duty as the commission may require.Source   Laws 1963, c. 425, art. I, § 8, p. 1357;   Laws 1994, LB 414, § 30.
NE Code § 75-109 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 75 - Public Service Commission|75-109 - Commission; regulatory powers; scope.

75-109.  Commission; regulatory powers; scope.Except as provided in the Agricultural Suppliers Lease Protection Act and sections 86-124 and 86-143, the commission shall regulate and exercise general control as provided by law over all common and contract carriers engaged in the transportation of freight or passengers for hire or furnishing telecommunications services for hire in Nebraska intrastate commerce.Source   Laws 1963, c. 425, art. I, § 9, p. 1357;   Laws 1965, c. 446, § 1, p. 1415;   Laws 1986, LB 835, § 12;   Laws 1989, LB 95, § 4;   Laws 1994, LB 414, § 31;   Laws 1995, LB 424, § 2;   Laws 1997, LB 660, § 2;  Laws 1999, LB 150, § 12;  Laws 2000, LB 1285, § 1;  Laws 2002, LB 435, § 9;  Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 483;  Laws 2003, LB 790, § 62.  Cross References  Agricultural Suppliers Lease Protection Act, see section 2-5501.Annotations  The phrase "provided by law" means prescribed or provided by statute, and thus, the Nebraska Public Service Commission's statutory authority over any particular common or contract carrier must be derived from some statute other than this section. Nebraska Pub. Serv. Comm. v. Nebraska Pub. Power Dist., 256 Neb. 479, 590 N.W.2d 840 (1999). The Public Service Commission has exclusive power and jurisdiction to inquire into complaints concerning telephone rates and where service is woefully inadequate, may require rebates. Myers v. Blair Tel. Co., 194 Neb. 55, 230 N.W.2d 190 (1975). Tacking is an extension of the authorized service under regulation of the Nebraska State Railway Commission, and the right to tack does not exist unless granted by the commission. Nebraska State Railway Commission v. Seward Motor Freight, Inc., 188 Neb. 223, 196 N.W.2d 200 (1972). Powers of Railway Commission hereunder are not limited by statute authorizing enforcement by injunction in absence of specific legislation to that effect. Nebraska State Railway Commission v. Chicago & N.W. Ry. Co., 187 Neb. 369, 191 N.W.2d 438 (1971). A mutual or cooperative company furnishing intrastate communication services for benefit of its stockholders held, under circumstances, to be a common carrier subject to jurisdiction of railway commission. American Communication Co., Inc. v. Buntemeyer, 184 Neb. 220, 166 N.W.2d 116 (1969).
NE Code § 75-110 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 75 - Public Service Commission|75-110 - Rules and regulations.

75-110.  Rules and regulations.(1) The Public Service Commission shall adopt and promulgate rules and regulations for the government of its proceedings, including rules of procedure for notice and hearing. The commission shall adopt and promulgate rules and regulations which the commission deems necessary to regulate persons within the commission's jurisdiction. The commission shall not take any action affecting persons subject to the commission's jurisdiction unless such action is taken pursuant to a rule, regulation, or statute.(2) For purposes of granting or denying a petition for intervention, the commission shall be exempt from section 84-912.02.Source   Laws 1963, c. 425, art. I, § 10, p. 1357;   Laws 1967, c. 479, § 1, p. 1475;   Laws 1993, LB 413, § 2;   Laws 1994, LB 414, § 32;   Laws 1996, LB 1218, § 37;  Laws 2017, LB263, § 80.  Cross References  For other provisions for adopting rules and regulations, see Chapter 84, article 9.Annotations  The Public Service Commission has authority to take actions affecting parties subject to its jurisdiction if such action is taken pursuant to a statute. In re Application No. OP-0003, 303 Neb. 872, 932 N.W.2d 653 (2019). This section does not require the Public Service Commission to engage in rulemaking when defining terms in a federal statute unless the Public Service Commission first considers that such action is necessary. In re Application No. C-1889, 264 Neb. 167, 647 N.W.2d 45 (2002). This section requires the Public Service Commission to promulgate rules only for the government of its proceedings, including rules of procedure for notice and hearing and rules which the commission considers necessary to regulate persons within its jurisdiction. In re Application No. C-1889, 264 Neb. 167, 647 N.W.2d 45 (2002). Commission had right to adopt rule prohibiting tacking of certain authorities and regulating tacking of other authorities. Nebraska State Railway Commission v. Seward Motor Freight, Inc., 188 Neb. 223, 196 N.W.2d 200 (1972). A rate order is not a rule. Ready Mix, Inc. v. Nebraska Railroads, 181 Neb. 697, 150 N.W.2d 275 (1967).
NE Code § 75-110.01 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 75 - Public Service Commission|75-110.01 - Application or petition for authority or relief; procedures.

75-110.01.  Application or petition for authority or relief; procedures.A summary of the authority or relief sought in an application or petition shall be set out in the notice given according to the rules the commission shall adopt. After notice of an application or petition has been given as provided by the rules for notice, the commission may process the application or petition without a hearing by use of affidavits if the application or petition is not opposed. The commission shall not deny an application or petition of a common carrier, pipeline carrier, or jurisdictional utility until after it has either given the applicant a hearing thereon, or received the applicant's affidavits and made them a part of the record.Source   Laws 1967, c. 479, § 2, p. 1476;  Laws 2003, LB 790, § 64;  Laws 2011, First Spec. Sess., LB1, § 15. Annotations Railway Commission is required to hold a hearing on an application on a petition unless it is not opposed and its disposition is made by use of affidavits. Allen v. Omaha Transit Co., Inc., 187 Neb. 156, 187 N.W.2d 760 (1971).
NE Code § 75-111 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 75 - Public Service Commission|75-111 - Commission; investigatory powers.

75-111.  Commission; investigatory powers.The commission shall investigate any and all cases of alleged neglect or violation of the laws of this state within the jurisdiction of the commission as enumerated in section 75-109.01 and take such action with reference to the neglect or violation as may be provided by law.Source   Laws 1963, c. 425, art. I, § 11, p. 1357;   Laws 1989, LB 78, § 1;   Laws 1995, LB 424, § 3;  Laws 2008, LB755, § 1. Annotations The Public Service Commission has exclusive power and jurisdiction to inquire into complaints concerning telephone rates and where service is woefully inadequate, may require rebates. Myers v. Blair Tel. Co., 194 Neb. 55, 230 N.W.2d 190 (1975).
NE Code § 75-112 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 75 - Public Service Commission|75-112 - Commissioners and examiners; powers; certification of official acts.

75-112.  Commissioners and examiners; powers; certification of official acts.(1) For purposes of carrying out the powers and duties of the commission related to the subjects under its jurisdiction enumerated in section 75-109.01, each commissioner and examiner of the commission may:(a) Administer oaths;(b) Compel the attendance of witnesses;(c) Examine any of the books, papers, documents, and records of any motor carrier or regulated motor carrier as defined in section 75-302 or common, contract, or pipeline carrier subject to the jurisdiction of the commission under section 75-109.01 or any jurisdictional utility or have such examination made by any person that the commission may employ for that purpose;(d) Compel the production of such books, papers, documents, and records; or(e) Examine under oath or otherwise any officer, director, agent, or employee of any such carrier or jurisdictional utility or any other person.(2) Any person employed by the commission to examine such books, papers, documents, or records shall produce his or her authority, under the hand and seal of the commission, to make such examination.(3) The commissioners may certify to all official acts of the commission.Source   Laws 1963, c. 425, art. I, § 12, p. 1358;   Laws 1989, LB 78, § 2;   Laws 1994, LB 414, § 33;   Laws 1995, LB 424, § 4;  Laws 2003, LB 790, § 65;  Laws 2004, LB 1004, § 1;  Laws 2011, First Spec. Sess., LB1, § 16.
NE Code § 75-113 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 75 - Public Service Commission|75-113 - Records; prescribe; inspection.

75-113.  Records; prescribe; inspection.The commission may prescribe the forms of any and all accounts and records to be kept by a regulated motor carrier as defined in section 75-302 or common carriers subject to its jurisdiction, including the accounts, records, and memoranda of the movement of traffic as well as the receipts and expenditures of money. The commission shall not prohibit any such carrier from capitalizing on its balance sheet the value of any certificate or permit held by such carrier. The commission shall at all times have access to all accounts, records, and memoranda kept by such carriers, and it shall be unlawful for such carriers to keep any other accounts, records, or memoranda than those prescribed or approved by the commission, except as provided in this section.Source   Laws 1963, c. 425, art. I, § 13, p. 1358;   Laws 1989, LB 78, § 3;   Laws 1994, LB 414, § 34;   Laws 1995, LB 424, § 5.
NE Code § 75-114 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 75 - Public Service Commission|75-114 - Records; refusal to permit examination; penalty.

75-114.  Records; refusal to permit examination; penalty.Any motor carrier or regulated motor carrier as defined in section 75-302, any common carrier, or any other person who has in his or her possession any book, paper, document, or record belonging to any carrier subject to the jurisdiction of the commission and who, upon proper demand, fails or refuses to exhibit to any commissioner or any person authorized by the commission to investigate the same any book, paper, document, or record of such carrier, which is in the possession or under the control of such carrier or any officer, agent, or employee thereof, shall be guilty of a Class III misdemeanor. Any officer, agent, or employee of any carrier or any other person who, upon proper demand, fails or refuses to exhibit to any commissioner or any person authorized by the commission to investigate the same any book, paper, document, or record of such carrier, which is in the possession or under the control of such person, shall be guilty of a Class III misdemeanor for each offense.Source   Laws 1963, c. 425, art. I, § 14, p. 1358;   Laws 1989, LB 78, § 4;   Laws 1995, LB 424, § 6;   Laws 1996, LB 1218, § 38.
NE Code § 75-115 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 75 - Public Service Commission|75-115 - Examinations and inspections; authorized; duty and power to repair; notice; injunctions; carrier enforcement division; powers.

75-115.  Examinations and inspections; authorized; duty and power to repair; notice; injunctions; carrier enforcement division; powers.(1) The commission shall have the power to examine and inspect, from time to time, the condition of each motor carrier or regulated motor carrier as defined in section 75-302 or each common carrier, the carrier's equipment, and the manner of the carrier's conduct and management, with regard to the public safety and convenience in the state.(2) If any equipment is found in an unsafe and dangerous condition, the commission shall immediately notify such carrier whose duty it is to put the same in repair, which shall be done by it within a reasonable time after receiving such notice. If any such carrier fails to perform this duty, the commission may enjoin and prevent it from operating the same while in such unsafe and dangerous condition or may after notice and hearing order such carrier to make reasonable improvements of its service, facilities, and equipment as are necessary.(3) It is the policy of the Legislature that the on-road enforcement of the provisions of law related to regulated motor carriers and motor carriers administered by the commission shall be carried out by the carrier enforcement division of the Nebraska State Patrol.Source   Laws 1963, c. 425, art. I, § 15, p. 1359;   Laws 1971, LB 662, § 1;   Laws 1989, LB 78, § 5;   Laws 1995, LB 424, § 7;   Laws 1996, LB 1218, § 39.  Annotations Even before 1971 amendment, Railway Commission's powers were not limited to injunction as means of enforcement; power specifically confirmed by 1971 amendment. Nebraska State Railway Commission v. Chicago & N.W. Ry. Co., 187 Neb. 369, 191 N.W.2d 438 (1971).
NE Code § 75-116 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 75 - Public Service Commission|75-116 - Annual report; filing requirements; fee.

75-116.  Annual report; filing requirements; fee.Each regulated motor carrier as defined in section 75-302 or common carrier required to furnish an annual report with a federal regulatory agency shall file a copy of the report with the commission on or before the date on which such report is filed with such agency. Each such carrier not required to file an annual report with a federal regulatory agency may be required to file an annual report with the commission in the form prescribed by the commission on or before April 30 of each year. Each carrier which files an annual report or a copy of an annual report under this section shall submit a fee of twenty-five dollars with the filing. The commission shall remit the fees received to the State Treasurer for credit to the General Fund.Source   Laws 1963, c. 425, art. I, § 16, p. 1359;   Laws 1965, c. 447, § 1, p. 1419;   Laws 1989, LB 78, § 6;   Laws 1994, LB 414, § 35;   Laws 1995, LB 424, § 8;   Laws 1996, LB 1218, § 40;  Laws 2003, LB 187, § 14.  Annotations A failure through oversight to file an annual report required by this section would not justify a revocation of authority. Nebraska Public Service Commission v. Grand Island Moving & Storage Co., Inc., 203 Neb. 356, 278 N.W.2d 762 (1979).
NE Code § 75-117 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 75 - Public Service Commission|75-117 - Order of commission; failure to comply; penalty.

75-117.  Order of commission; failure to comply; penalty.Any motor carrier or regulated motor carrier as defined in section 75-302 or common carrier which fails, neglects, or refuses to comply with any order of the commission shall be guilty of a Class IV misdemeanor. Each day during which such failure, neglect, or refusal continues shall constitute a separate offense. If a motion is filed for reconsideration or to set aside the order, the carrier shall not be subject to such penalty during the pendency of such motion.Source   Laws 1963, c. 425, art. I, § 17, p. 1360;   Laws 1989, LB 78, § 7;   Laws 1995, LB 424, § 9;  Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 484;  Laws 2003, LB 187, § 15.
NE Code § 75-118 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 75 - Public Service Commission|75-118 - Commission; duties.

75-118.  Commission; duties.The commission shall:(1) Until July 1, 2021, fix all necessary rates, charges, and regulations governing and regulating the transportation, storage, or handling of household goods by any common carrier in Nebraska intrastate commerce;(2) Fix all necessary rates, charges, and regulations governing and regulating the transportation of passengers by any common carrier in Nebraska intrastate commerce;(3) Until July 1, 2021, make all necessary classifications of household goods that may be transported, stored, or handled by any common carrier in Nebraska intrastate commerce, such classifications applying to and being the same for all common carriers;(4) Authorize the transportation of (a) household goods under a license issued pursuant to section 75-304.03 or (b) employees of a railroad carrier under a license issued pursuant to section 75-304.04;(5) Prevent and correct the unjust discriminations set forth in section 75-126;(6) Enforce all statutes and commission regulations pertaining to rates and, if necessary, institute actions in the appropriate court of any county in which the common carrier involved operates except actions instituted pursuant to sections 75-140 and 75-156 to 75-158. All suits shall be brought and penalties recovered in the name of the state by or under the direction of the Attorney General; and(7) Enforce the Major Oil Pipeline Siting Act and the State Natural Gas Regulation Act.Source   Laws 1963, c. 425, art. I, § 18, p. 1360;   Laws 1989, LB 78, § 8;   Laws 1994, LB 414, § 36;   Laws 1995, LB 424, § 10;  Laws 2003, LB 790, § 66;  Laws 2011, First Spec. Sess., LB1, § 17;  Laws 2020, LB461, § 2.  Cross References   Major Oil Pipeline Siting Act, see section 57-1401.  State Natural Gas Regulation Act, see section 66-1801. Annotations  Evidence of the existing rates for services as established by the Interstate Commerce Commission constitutes prima facie evidence of the reasonableness of the rates for the same services when performed in intrastate commerce in this state. Nebraska Railroads of Omaha v. Nebco, Inc., 194 Neb. 322, 231 N.W.2d 505 (1975). The Nebraska Public Service Commission is without jurisdiction or authority to fix rates and charges for motor vehicle carriers transporting livestock in intrastate commerce. Livestock Carriers Div. of M. C. Assn. v. Midwest Packers Traf. Assn., 191 Neb. 1, 213 N.W.2d 443 (1973). This section referred to in decision to the effect that the State Railway Commission is empowered to fix joint line rates. Howard McLean Co. v. Chicago, B. & Q. R.R. Co., 187 Neb. 30, 187 N.W.2d 300 (1971). Railway Commission has a duty to prescribe necessary rates and classification of freight. Ready Mix, Inc. v. Nebraska Railroads, 181 Neb. 697, 150 N.W.2d 275 (1967).
NE Code § 75-118.01 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 75 - Public Service Commission|75-118.01 - Certificate, permit, tariff, rule, or regulation; interpretation; jurisdiction.

75-118.01.  Certificate, permit, tariff, rule, or regulation; interpretation; jurisdiction.Except as otherwise provided in the Administrative Procedure Act, the commission shall have original exclusive jurisdiction to determine the validity of a rule or regulation and the scope or meaning of a certificate, permit, tariff, rule, or regulation. Upon petition or complaint by any common carrier or other interested person to determine the validity, scope, or meaning of a certificate, permit, tariff, rule, or regulation, the commission shall cause notice thereof to be given according to its rules and shall proceed to hear evidence and argument on the petition or complaint. After notice and hearing, the commission shall by order render its decision.Source  Laws 1967, c. 479, § 3, p. 1476. Cross References  Administrative Procedure Act, see section 84-920.Annotations  Section 75-136 authorizes appellate courts to review an order of the Public Service Commission interpreting a rule or regulation pursuant to the commission's authority under this section. In re Proposed Amend. to Title 291, 264 Neb. 298, 646 N.W.2d 650 (2002). This section gives the Nebraska Public Service Commission original exclusive jurisdiction to determine the scope or meaning of a certificate. In re Petition of G. Kay, Inc., 219 Neb. 24, 361 N.W.2d 182 (1985). Commission had original exclusive jurisdiction to determine scope and meaning of rule relating to tacking of authorities. Nebraska State Railway Commission v. Seward Motor Freight, Inc., 188 Neb. 223, 196 N.W.2d 200 (1972).
NE Code § 75-119 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 75 - Public Service Commission|75-119 - Rate, rule, or regulation; petition to prescribe or fix; procedure.

75-119.  Rate, rule, or regulation; petition to prescribe or fix; procedure.When any common carrier or other interested person petitions the commission alleging that a rate, rule, or regulation should be prescribed when none exists or alleging that an existing rule, regulation, or rate is unreasonably high or low, unjust, or discriminatory, notice shall be given to the common carriers affected in accordance with the commission's rules for notice and hearing. The minimum notice to be given under this section shall be ten days. The order granting or denying the petition or application shall be mailed to the parties of record. If a petition or application is not opposed after notice has been given, the commission may act upon such petition or application without a hearing.Source   Laws 1963, c. 425, art. I, § 19, p. 1361;   Laws 1967, c. 479, § 4, p. 1476;   Laws 1994, LB 414, § 37.  Annotations  The Public Service Commission has exclusive power and jurisdiction to inquire into complaints concerning telephone rates and where service is woefully inadequate, may require rebates. Myers v. Blair Tel. Co., 194 Neb. 55, 230 N.W.2d 190 (1975). Common carriers are entitled to be heard in rate case. Ready Mix, Inc. v. Nebraska Railroads, 181 Neb. 697, 150 N.W.2d 275 (1967). The State Railway Commission is without authority to fix or change a schedule and classification of rates without notice and hearing. Chicago, B. & Q. R.R. Co. v. Nebraska State Railway Commission, 180 Neb. 587, 144 N.W.2d 432 (1966).
NE Code § 75-121 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 75 - Public Service Commission|75-121 - Emergency rate orders; when authorized.

75-121.  Emergency rate orders; when authorized.To prevent interstate rate wars and injury to any common carrier or other person or in case of any other emergency to be judged by the commission, the commission shall temporarily alter, amend, or suspend any existing rates in force in respect to any common carrier or fix any such rates if none exist. The order prescribing an emergency rate shall describe the emergency and may be entered and made effective immediately. Within five days after the effective date of such order, notice of the rate shall be given to the common carriers affected in accordance with the commission's rules for notice. If an affected common carrier or other interested person files a protest to the granting of such rate within fifteen days after notice has been given, the commission shall notify the rate applicant and the protestant, hold a hearing, and issue an order within thirty days after the expiration of the time to file a protest. Emergency rate orders shall be subject to the provisions of section 75-139 and subject to review as provided in section 75-136.Source   Laws 1963, c. 425, art. I, § 21, p. 1362;   Laws 1967, c. 479, § 5, p. 1477;   Laws 1991, LB 732, § 129;   Laws 1994, LB 414, § 38;  Laws 2003, LB 187, § 16.
NE Code § 75-122.01 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 75 - Public Service Commission|75-122.01 - Transferred to section 75-134.01.

75-122.01.  Transferred to section 75-134.01.