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IN Code § 8-1-29-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 1. Utilities Generally|Chapter 29. Telecommunications Customers|8-1-29-7. Complaints; Hearings

Sec. 7. A complaint may be filed with the commission by any of the following:(1) A customer of a telecommunications provider who has been:(A) switched by one (1) telecommunications provider to another telecommunications provider without the customer's authorization; or(B) billed for services by a telecommunications provider that without the customer's authorization added the services to the customer's service order.(2) A telecommunications provider that has been removed as a customer's telecommunications provider without the customer's authorization.(3) The commission on its own motion.(4) The office of the utility consumer counselor.A hearing held on a complaint filed under this section must be consistent with IC 8-1-1-8.As added by P.L.92-1998, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.135-1999, SEC.6.
IN Code § 8-1-29-7.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 1. Utilities Generally|Chapter 29. Telecommunications Customers|8-1-29-7.5. Civil Penalties

Sec. 7.5. (a) If after notice and hearing the commission finds that a telecommunications provider has violated:(1) section 5 of this chapter; or(2) rules adopted under section 6 of this chapter;the commission may impose a civil penalty of not more than two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) for each offense.(b) The secretary of the commission shall deposit civil penalties collected under subsection (a) in the state general fund.As added by P.L.65-1999, SEC.1.
IN Code § 8-1-29-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 1. Utilities Generally|Chapter 29. Telecommunications Customers|8-1-29-8. Referral of Violations to Attorney General as Deceptive Acts

Sec. 8. The commission may refer a violation of section 5 of this chapter or rules adopted under section 6 of this chapter to the attorney general as a deceptive act. If a violation of section 5 of this chapter or rules adopted under section 6 of this chapter is referred to the attorney general as a deceptive act, the person who commits the violation commits a deceptive act that is actionable by the attorney general and the customer and is subject to the remedies and penalties under IC 24-5-0.5.As added by P.L.92-1998, SEC.2.
IN Code § 8-1-29.5-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 1. Utilities Generally|Chapter 29.5. Enforcement Remedies for Prohibited Actions by Telecommunications Service Providers and Video Service Providers|8-1-29.5-1. Application of Chapter

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to a provider and a certificate holder.As added by P.L.27-2006, SEC.53.
IN Code § 8-1-29.5-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 1. Utilities Generally|Chapter 29.5. Enforcement Remedies for Prohibited Actions by Telecommunications Service Providers and Video Service Providers|8-1-29.5-2. Application of Definitions

Sec. 2. Except as otherwise provided, the definitions in IC 8-1-2.6 apply throughout this chapter.As added by P.L.27-2006, SEC.53.
IN Code § 8-1-29.5-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 1. Utilities Generally|Chapter 29.5. Enforcement Remedies for Prohibited Actions by Telecommunications Service Providers and Video Service Providers|8-1-29.5-3. "Certificate Holder"

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "certificate holder" refers to a person holding a certificate of franchise authority issued under IC 8-1-34-17.As added by P.L.27-2006, SEC.53.
IN Code § 8-1-29.5-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 1. Utilities Generally|Chapter 29.5. Enforcement Remedies for Prohibited Actions by Telecommunications Service Providers and Video Service Providers|8-1-29.5-4. "Commission"

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "commission" refers to the Indiana utility regulatory commission created by IC 8-1-1-2.As added by P.L.27-2006, SEC.53.
IN Code § 8-1-29.5-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 1. Utilities Generally|Chapter 29.5. Enforcement Remedies for Prohibited Actions by Telecommunications Service Providers and Video Service Providers|8-1-29.5-5. "Customer"

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "customer", with respect to a provider, refers to either of the following:(1) A residential customer.(2) A business customer.As added by P.L.27-2006, SEC.53.
IN Code § 8-1-29.5-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 1. Utilities Generally|Chapter 29.5. Enforcement Remedies for Prohibited Actions by Telecommunications Service Providers and Video Service Providers|8-1-29.5-7. Factors Commission May Consider in Imposing Civil Penalty; Waiver of Civil Penalty; Use of Civil Penalties Collected

Sec. 7. (a) In imposing a civil penalty under section 6(b)(4) of this chapter, the commission may consider the following factors:(1) The duration and gravity of the offense, including the number of customers affected.(2) Economic benefits accrued by the provider or certificate holder as a result of the offense.(3) The amount of a civil penalty that will deter future offenses by the provider or certificate holder.(4) The market share of the provider or certificate holder in the affected service areas.(5) Good faith of the provider or certificate holder in attempting to remedy the offense after receiving notification of the offense.(b) If the commission waives a civil penalty for any offense described in section 6(b)(4) of this chapter, the commission must make a written finding as to why it is waiving the civil penalty. The commission may waive a civil penalty under section 6(b)(4) of this chapter if the commission finds that the offense is the result of any of the following:(1) Technological infeasibility.(2) An act of God.(3) A defect in, or prohibited use of, customer provided equipment.(4) A negligent act of a customer.(5) An emergency situation.(6) Unavoidable casualty.(c) The secretary of the commission shall direct a civil penalty imposed and collected under section 6(b)(4) of this chapter as follows:(1) A civil penalty imposed for an offense that directly affects retail customers must be refunded directly to the customers of the provider or certificate holder in the form of credits on customer bills.(2) A civil penalty imposed for an offense not described in subdivision (1) must be deposited into an account designated by the Indiana economic development corporation for use by the corporation in making loans or grants to broadband developers and operators.As added by P.L.27-2006, SEC.53. Amended by P.L.162-2007, SEC.29; P.L.177-2018, SEC.10; P.L.189-2018, SEC.64.
IN Code § 8-1-30-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 1. Utilities Generally|Chapter 30. Operation of Certain Water and Sewer Utilities|8-1-30-1. Applicability of Definitions

Sec. 1. The definitions in IC 8-1-2-1 apply throughout this chapter.As added by P.L.145-1999, SEC.7.
IN Code § 8-1-30-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 1. Utilities Generally|Chapter 30. Operation of Certain Water and Sewer Utilities|8-1-30-2. "Utility Company" Defined

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "utility company" refers to either of the following:(1) A public utility that provides water or sewer service.(2) A regional sewer and water district.The term does not include a municipally owned utility.As added by P.L.145-1999, SEC.7.
IN Code § 8-1-30-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 1. Utilities Generally|Chapter 30. Operation of Certain Water and Sewer Utilities|8-1-30-3. Commission Review of Operations

Sec. 3. (a) The commission may review any of the following or any combination of the following aspects of a utility company's operations:(1) Technical, financial, and managerial capacity.(2) Physical condition and capacity of the utility company's plant.(3) Compliance with Indiana or federal law or the commission's orders.(4) Provision of service to customers.(b) The commission may conduct a review under this section upon its own motion, a request of the office of the utility consumer counselor, or upon the filing of a complaint by a customer of the utility company. The commission's order for review must state facts to justify a review by the commission.As added by P.L.145-1999, SEC.7.
IN Code § 8-1-30-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 1. Utilities Generally|Chapter 30. Operation of Certain Water and Sewer Utilities|8-1-30-4. Findings of Violations

Sec. 4. The commission may issue orders under section 5 of this chapter if the commission finds either of the following:(1) The utility company has continued violations of:(A) law regulating the utility company after the commission has ordered compliance; or(B) commission orders.(2) The commission finds after a review conducted under section 3 of this chapter that the utility company has severe deficiencies that the utility company has failed to remedy.As added by P.L.145-1999, SEC.7.
IN Code § 8-1-30-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 1. Utilities Generally|Chapter 30. Operation of Certain Water and Sewer Utilities|8-1-30-6. Municipal Requirement to Sell Utility Property

Sec. 6. (a) This section does not apply to the following:(1) A municipality that, as of July 1, 2012, had established and operated a water utility.(2) An action brought under:(A) IC 8-1-2-92;(B) IC 8-1-2-93; or(C) IC 8-1.5-2;before March 1, 2013.(b) A municipality or other governmental unit may not require a utility company that provides water or sewer service to sell property used in the provision of such service to the municipality or governmental unit under IC 8-1-2-92, IC 8-1-2-93, or otherwise, unless:(1) the commission has made all necessary findings under section 4 of this chapter; and(2) the procedures and requirements of this chapter have been complied with and satisfied.As added by P.L.145-1999, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.270-2013, SEC.3.
IN Code § 8-1-30.3-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 1. Utilities Generally|Chapter 30.3. Acquisition of Distressed Water or Wastewater Utilities|8-1-30.3-1. "Cost Differential"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "cost differential" means the difference between:(1) the cost to a utility company that acquires utility property from an offered utility, including the purchase price, incidental expenses, and other costs of acquisition; minus(2) the difference between:(A) the cost of the utility property when originally put into service by the offered utility; minus(B) contributions or advances in aid of construction plus applicable accrued depreciation.As added by P.L.189-2015, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.229-2019, SEC.2.
IN Code § 8-1-30.3-2.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 1. Utilities Generally|Chapter 30.3. Acquisition of Distressed Water or Wastewater Utilities|8-1-30.3-2.5. "Not-for-Profit Utility"

Sec. 2.5. As used in this chapter, "not-for-profit utility" has the meaning set forth in IC 8-1-2-125(a). The term includes a utility company owned, operated, or held in trust by a consolidated city.As added by P.L.98-2016, SEC.2.
IN Code § 8-1-30.3-2.6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 1. Utilities Generally|Chapter 30.3. Acquisition of Distressed Water or Wastewater Utilities|8-1-30.3-2.6. "Offered Utility"

Sec. 2.6. As used in this chapter, "offered utility" means a utility company whose property is the subject of an acquisition described in section 5(a) of this chapter.As added by P.L.229-2019, SEC.4.
IN Code § 8-1-30.3-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 1. Utilities Generally|Chapter 30.3. Acquisition of Distressed Water or Wastewater Utilities|8-1-30.3-3. "Utility Company"

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "utility company" means:(1) a:(A) public utility;(B) municipally owned utility; or(C) not-for-profit utility;that provides water or wastewater service; or(2) a regional sewer or water district.As added by P.L.189-2015, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.98-2016, SEC.3.
IN Code § 8-1-30.3-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 1. Utilities Generally|Chapter 30.3. Acquisition of Distressed Water or Wastewater Utilities|8-1-30.3-4. "Utility Property"

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "utility property" refers to property of a utility company that is the subject of an acquisition described in section 5(a) of this chapter.As added by P.L.189-2015, SEC.1.
IN Code § 8-1-30.3-5.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 1. Utilities Generally|Chapter 30.3. Acquisition of Distressed Water or Wastewater Utilities|8-1-30.3-5.5. Appraisal of Utility Property Acquired by Non-Municipal Utility; Qualification of Appraisers

Sec. 5.5. (a) For purposes of this section, an individual, or the company employing the individual, is qualified to perform an appraisal if the individual is:(1) an engineer registered under IC 25-31; or(2) an appraiser licensed under IC 25-34.1-8.(b) For purposes of this section, an individual performing an appraisal, or the company employing the individual, is disinterested if:(1) the fee for the appraisal services is fixed before the individual performs the appraisal;(2) the individual is not an employee of one (1) of the parties to the acquisition;(3) the individual is not a state or municipal employee; and(4) the:(A) individual; and(B) company, if applicable;do not have affiliated interests (as defined in IC 8-1-2-49) in one (1) of the parties to the acquisition.(c) An appraisal under section 5(c)(2) of this chapter must be performed by three (3) qualified and disinterested appraisers, including:(1) at least one (1) appraiser qualified under subsection (a)(1); and(2) at least one (1) appraiser qualified under subsection (a)(2).(d) If the three (3) appraisers performing an appraisal for purposes of section 5(c)(2) of this chapter cannot agree as to an appraised value, the appraisal is sufficient for purposes of section 5(c)(2) of this chapter if the appraisal is signed by two (2) of the appraisers.As added by P.L.160-2020, SEC.6.
IN Code § 8-1-30.3-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 1. Utilities Generally|Chapter 30.3. Acquisition of Distressed Water or Wastewater Utilities|8-1-30.3-6. Offered Utility; Economies of Scale; Failure to Furnish or Maintain Adequate and Reasonable Service and Facilities; Commission Findings

Sec. 6. For purposes of section 5(d)(2) of this chapter, an offered utility is too small to capture economies of scale or is not furnishing or maintaining adequate, efficient, safe, and reasonable service and facilities if the commission finds one (1) or more of the following:(1) The offered utility violated one (1) or more state or federal statutory or regulatory requirements in a manner that the commission determines affects the safety, adequacy, efficiency, or reasonableness of its services or facilities.(2) The offered utility has inadequate financial, managerial, or technical ability or expertise.(3) The offered utility fails to provide water in sufficient amounts, that is palatable, or at adequate volume or pressure.(4) The offered utility, due to necessary improvements to its plant or distribution or collection system or operations, is unable to furnish and maintain adequate service to its customers at rates equal to or less than those of the acquiring utility company.(5) The offered utility serves fewer than eight thousand (8,000) customers.(6) Any other facts that the commission determines demonstrate the offered utility's inability to capture economies of scale or to furnish or maintain adequate, efficient, safe, or reasonable service or facilities.As added by P.L.189-2015, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.98-2016, SEC.5; P.L.85-2017, SEC.37; P.L.229-2019, SEC.6; P.L.160-2020, SEC.7.
IN Code § 8-1-30.3-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 1. Utilities Generally|Chapter 30.3. Acquisition of Distressed Water or Wastewater Utilities|8-1-30.3-7. Annual Electronic Report Concerning Acquisitions

Sec. 7. Not later than October 1 of each year, the commission shall submit, in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6 to the interim study committee on energy, utilities, and telecommunications, a report concerning acquisitions under this chapter.As added by P.L.189-2015, SEC.1.
IN Code § 8-1-30.8-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 1. Utilities Generally|Chapter 30.8. Non-Revenue Water Audits|8-1-30.8-1. "Authority"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "authority" refers to the Indiana finance authority established by IC 5-1.2-3.As added by P.L.15-2019, SEC.7.
IN Code § 8-1-30.8-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 1. Utilities Generally|Chapter 30.8. Non-Revenue Water Audits|8-1-30.8-2. "Commission"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "commission" refers to the Indiana utility regulatory commission created by IC 8-1-1-2.As added by P.L.15-2019, SEC.7.
IN Code § 8-1-30.8-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 1. Utilities Generally|Chapter 30.8. Non-Revenue Water Audits|8-1-30.8-3. "Non-Revenue Water"

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "non-revenue water" means the difference between:(1) the volume of water entering a water utility's water distribution system; and(2) the volume of water:(A) that is received by the water utility's customers; and(B) for which the water utility bills its customers.As added by P.L.15-2019, SEC.7.
IN Code § 8-1-30.8-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 1. Utilities Generally|Chapter 30.8. Non-Revenue Water Audits|8-1-30.8-4. "Water Utility"

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "water utility" means:(1) a public utility (as defined in IC 8-1-2-1(a));(2) a municipally owned utility (as defined in IC 8-1-2-1(h));(3) a not-for-profit utility (as defined in IC 8-1-2-125(a));(4) a cooperatively owned corporation;(5) a conservancy district established under IC 14-33; or(6) a regional water district established under IC 13-26;that provides water service to the public in Indiana for a fee.As added by P.L.15-2019, SEC.7.
IN Code § 8-1-30.8-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 1. Utilities Generally|Chapter 30.8. Non-Revenue Water Audits|8-1-30.8-5. Annual Audit

Sec. 5. At least once in each calendar year, a water utility shall perform an audit of its water distribution system in accordance with accepted industry standards as determined appropriate by the authority to determine the causes of the water utility's non-revenue water.As added by P.L.15-2019, SEC.7.
IN Code § 8-1-30.8-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 1. Utilities Generally|Chapter 30.8. Non-Revenue Water Audits|8-1-30.8-6. Independent Verification; Results Submitted to Authority

Sec. 6. (a) The results of:(1) the audit performed by a water utility under section 5 of this chapter during calendar year 2020; and(2) the audit performed by a water utility under section 5 of this chapter during each even-numbered calendar year after 2020;must be verified by an independent evaluator who is not employed by the water utility except for purposes of the evaluation of audits under this section.(b) The results of an audit performed by a water utility under section 5 of this chapter during an even-numbered calendar year, as verified by an independent evaluator under subsection (a), must be submitted to the authority by August 1 of the year during which the audit is performed.As added by P.L.15-2019, SEC.7.
IN Code § 8-1-30.8-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 1. Utilities Generally|Chapter 30.8. Non-Revenue Water Audits|8-1-30.8-7. Authority to Compile and Report Results

Sec. 7. Beginning in 2020, during each even-numbered year the authority shall:(1) compile the verified results it receives under section 6(b) of this chapter;(2) before December 15, prepare a report that:(A) summarizes the information contained in the verified audit results; and(B) presents observations based on the information in the verified audit results that the authority decides to include; and(3) deliver an electronic copy of the report to the executive director of the legislative services agency under IC 5-14-6.As added by P.L.15-2019, SEC.7.
IN Code § 8-1-30.8-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 1. Utilities Generally|Chapter 30.8. Non-Revenue Water Audits|8-1-30.8-8. Audits a Prerequisite to Financial Assistance

Sec. 8. To apply to the authority for a loan, a grant, or other financial assistance from:(1) the drinking water revolving loan program established by IC 5-1.2-10; or(2) the water infrastructure assistance program established by IC 5-1.2-14;a water utility must demonstrate to the authority that it has complied with this chapter.As added by P.L.15-2019, SEC.7.
IN Code § 8-1-30.8-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 1. Utilities Generally|Chapter 30.8. Non-Revenue Water Audits|8-1-30.8-9. Rules

Sec. 9. The authority may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 concerning the administration of this chapter, including rules addressing the minimum qualifications of individuals who may act as independent evaluators under section 6(b) of this chapter.As added by P.L.15-2019, SEC.7.
IN Code § 8-1-31-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 1. Utilities Generally|Chapter 31. Infrastructure Improvement Charges|8-1-31-1. Applicability of Definitions

Sec. 1. The definitions in IC 8-1-2-1 apply throughout this chapter.As added by P.L.94-2000, SEC.1.
IN Code § 8-1-31-1.3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 1. Utilities Generally|Chapter 31. Infrastructure Improvement Charges|8-1-31-1.3. "Adjustment Amount"

Sec. 1.3. As used in this chapter, "adjustment amount" means the amount proposed in a petition filed under section 8 of this chapter to allow the adjustment of an eligible utility's basic rates and charges to provide for recovery of infrastructure improvement costs.As added by P.L.209-2014, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.212-2015, SEC.1.
IN Code § 8-1-31-1.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 1. Utilities Generally|Chapter 31. Infrastructure Improvement Charges|8-1-31-1.5. "Adjustment Revenues"

Sec. 1.5. As used in this chapter, "adjustment revenues" means revenues produced through an adjustment amount approved under section 9 of this chapter exclusive of revenues from all other rates and charges.As added by P.L.209-2014, SEC.2.
IN Code § 8-1-31-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 1. Utilities Generally|Chapter 31. Infrastructure Improvement Charges|8-1-31-5. "Eligible Infrastructure Improvements"

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "eligible infrastructure improvements" means new used and useful water or wastewater utility distribution or collection plant projects that:(1) do not increase revenues by connecting to new customers; and(2) either:(A) for a public utility:(i) are in service; and(ii) were not included in the public utility's rate base in its most recent general rate case; or(B) for a municipally owned or not-for-profit utility:(i) are in service;(ii) were not included on the utility's balance sheet as plant in service in the utility's most recent general rate case; and(iii) are not subject to another rate adjustment mechanism.As added by P.L.94-2000, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.209-2014, SEC.6; P.L.212-2015, SEC.2; P.L.91-2017, SEC.6.
IN Code § 8-1-31-5.2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 1. Utilities Generally|Chapter 31. Infrastructure Improvement Charges|8-1-31-5.2. "Eligible Utility"

Sec. 5.2. As used in this chapter, "eligible utility" means a:(1) public utility;(2) municipally owned utility; or(3) not-for-profit utility;that provides water or wastewater service and is under the jurisdiction of the commission for the approval of rates and charges.As added by P.L.212-2015, SEC.3.