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MI Comp L § 460.504 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 460 - Public Utilities|Act 69 of 1929 - Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (460.501 - 460.506)|Section 460.504 - Hearing; Notices.

460.504 Hearing; notices. Sec. 4.  Upon filing such application, the commission shall set a day for the hearing thereof in accordance with its rules and practice relating to hearings and notify the applicant thereof. A copy of said application and a notice of the time and place of hearing such application shall also be served upon each and every other utility or agency in the municipality or municipalities proposed to be served by said applicant then rendering similar service therein, and also upon the clerk or other similar officer of each municipality, at least 10 days before such hearing, and said persons so served shall each be permitted to appear and be heard with reference to said application. History: 1929, Act 69, Imd. Eff. Apr. 23, 1929 ;-- CL 1929, 11090 ;-- CL 1948, 460.504
MI Comp L § 460.505 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 460 - Public Utilities|Act 69 of 1929 - Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (460.501 - 460.506)|Section 460.505 - Hearing; Matters for Consideration; Certificate, Contents.

460.505 Hearing; matters for consideration; certificate, contents. Sec. 5.  In determining the question of public convenience and necessity the commission shall take into consideration the service being rendered by the utility then serving such territory, the investment in such utility, the benefit, if any, to the public in the matter of rates and such other matters as shall be proper and equitable in determining whether or not public convenience and necessity requires the applying utility to serve the territory. Every certificate of public convenience and necessity issued by the commission, under the authority hereby granted, shall describe in detail the territory in which said applicant shall operate and it shall not operate in or serve any other territory under the authority of said certificate. History: 1929, Act 69, Imd. Eff. Apr. 23, 1929 ;-- CL 1929, 11091 ;-- CL 1948, 460.505
MI Comp L § 460.506 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 460 - Public Utilities|Act 69 of 1929 - Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (460.501 - 460.506)|Section 460.506 - Review of Order or Decree.

460.506 Review of order or decree. Sec. 6.  Any order or decree of the Michigan public service commission shall be subject to review in the manner provided for in section 26 of Act No. 300 of the Public Acts of 1909, being section 462.26 of the Michigan Compiled Laws. History: 1929, Act 69, Imd. Eff. Apr. 23, 1929 ;-- CL 1929, 11092 ;-- CL 1948, 460.506 ;-- Am. 1987, Act 11, Imd. Eff. Mar. 31, 1987 Compiler's Notes: For provisions of Act 419 of 1919, referred to in this section, see MCL 460.51 et seq.
MI Comp L § 460.551 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 460 - Public Utilities|Act 106 of 1909 - Transmission of Electricity (460.551 - 460.559)|Section 460.551 - Transmission of Electricity in or Between Counties; Control.

460.551 Transmission of electricity in or between counties; control. Sec. 1.  When electricity is generated or developed by steam, water or other power, within 1 county of this state, and transmitted and delivered to the consumer in the same or some other county, then the transmission and distribution of the same in or on the public highways, streets and places, the rate of charge to be made to the consumer for the electricity so transmitted and distributed and the rules and conditions of service under which said electricity shall be transmitted and distributed shall be subject to regulation as in this act provided. History: 1909, Act 106, Eff. Sept. 1, 1909 ;-- CL 1915, 4842 ;-- Am. 1921, Act 274, Eff. Aug. 18, 1921 ;-- CL 1929, 11093 ;-- CL 1948, 460.551 Admin Rule: R 460.501 et seq.; R 460.581 et seq.; and R 460.2101 et seq. of the Michigan Administrative Code.
MI Comp L § 460.552 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 460 - Public Utilities|Act 106 of 1909 - Transmission of Electricity (460.551 - 460.559)|Section 460.552 - Transmission of Electricity; Rate Regulation by Commission.

460.552 Transmission of electricity; rate regulation by commission. Sec. 2.  The Michigan public utilities commission, hereinafter referred to as "the commission" shall have control and supervision of the business of transmitting and supplying electricity as mentioned in the first section of this act and no public utility supplying electricity shall put into force any rate or charge for the same without first petitioning said commission for authority to initiate or put into force such rate or charge and securing the affirmative action of the commission approving said rate or charge. History: 1909, Act 106, Eff. Sept. 1, 1909 ;-- CL 1915, 4843 ;-- Am. 1921, Act 274, Eff. Aug. 18, 1921 ;-- CL 1929, 11094 ;-- CL 1948, 460.552 Compiler's Notes: The public utilities commission, referred to in this section, was abolished and its powers and duties transferred to the public service commission by MCL 460.4.
MI Comp L § 460.553 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 460 - Public Utilities|Act 106 of 1909 - Transmission of Electricity (460.551 - 460.559)|Section 460.553 - Transmission of Electricity; User of Streets, Regulation.

460.553 Transmission of electricity; user of streets, regulation. Sec. 3.  Any person, firm or corporation engaged or organized to engage in any such business of transmitting and supplying electricity in 1 or more counties of this state shall, with the consent of the duly constituted city, village and township authorities of the cities, villages and townships in or through which it operates or may hereafter propose to operate, have the right to use the highways, streets, alleys and other public places of such cities, villages and townships: Provided, That in all cases each transmission line used shall have insulation and conductivity in accordance with its voltage. In case it has or procures a franchise from any city, village or township or a right to do business therein, it may transact a local business therein. Nothing herein contained shall be construed to impair any right possessed by any village or township to the reasonable control of its streets, alleys and public places in all matters of mere local concern. History: 1909, Act 106, Eff. Sept. 1, 1909 ;-- CL 1915, 4844 ;-- Am. 1921, Act 274, Eff. Aug. 18, 1921 ;-- CL 1929, 11095 ;-- CL 1948, 460.553
MI Comp L § 460.554 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 460 - Public Utilities|Act 106 of 1909 - Transmission of Electricity (460.551 - 460.559)|Section 460.554 - Data and Information; Specifications of Construction; Filing; Height of Lines; Stenciling of Poles; Act Subject to Electric Transmission Line Certification Act.

460.554 Data and information; specifications of construction; filing; height of lines; stenciling of poles; act subject to electric transmission line certification act. Sec. 4.  (1) If required by the commission, an electric utility erecting lines to transmit electricity in or through the highways, streets, or public places of 1 or more counties of this state shall prepare and file with the commission data and information concerning the method and manner of the construction of those lines, the franchise or consent under which those lines were constructed or are being maintained, and other information the commission reasonably requires. The commission may require the filing of detailed specifications covering the type of construction of transmission lines. The specifications shall show the details of construction of lines of various voltages. If the commission approves the specifications, all lines built by the electric utility shall be constructed according to the specifications. Transmission lines at all highway crossings shall be not less than 22 feet high and at railroad crossings shall be in accordance with the commission's rules made under authority of law. The commission may require all poles used in transmitting electricity to be stenciled or otherwise marked with the owner's name.  (2) This act is subject to the electric transmission line certification act. History: 1909, Act 106, Eff. Sept. 1, 1909 ;-- CL 1915, 4845 ;-- Am. 1921, Act 274, Eff. Aug. 18, 1921 ;-- Am. 1923, Act 93, Eff. Aug. 30, 1923 ;-- CL 1929, 11096 ;-- CL 1948, 460.554 ;-- Am. 1995, Act 33, Imd. Eff. May 17, 1995
MI Comp L § 460.555 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 460 - Public Utilities|Act 106 of 1909 - Transmission of Electricity (460.551 - 460.559)|Section 460.555 - Public Utility Commission; Inspection; Order for Improvements.

460.555 Public utility commission; inspection; order for improvements. Sec. 5.  The commission shall have power to inspect and examine all such electrical apparatus already installed in any public highways, streets or places and all such apparatus hereafter installed, and to investigate from time to time the method employed by persons, firms or corporations transmitting and supplying electricity, and shall have power to order such improvements in such method as shall be necessary to secure good service and the safety of the public and of those employed in the business of transmitting and distributing such electricity, and of any persons liable to be injured by the erection, maintenance and use of such apparatus. History: 1909, Act 106, Eff. Sept. 1, 1909 ;-- CL 1915, 4846 ;-- Am. 1921, Act 274, Eff. Aug. 18, 1921 ;-- CL 1929, 11097 ;-- CL 1948, 460.555
MI Comp L § 460.556 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 460 - Public Utilities|Act 106 of 1909 - Transmission of Electricity (460.551 - 460.559)|Section 460.556 - Public Utility Commission; Discretionary Powers; Annual Report of Utilities; Audit, Expense.

460.556 Public utility commission; discretionary powers; annual report of utilities; audit, expense. Sec. 6.  The commission shall have power in its discretion to order electric current for distribution to be delivered at a suitable primary voltage, to any city, village or township through which a transmission line or lines may pass; to order service to be rendered by any such electric utility in any case in which it will be reasonable for such service to be ordered; prescribe uniform methods of keeping accounts to be observed by all persons, firms or corporations engaged in such business of transmitting and supplying electricity, and to keep informed as to the methods employed by all electric utilities in the transaction of their business; and to see that their property is maintained and operated for the security and accommodation of the public and in compliance with the provisions of law. It shall have power to require of such persons, firms or corporations annually a verified report upon such form and giving such information as will enable the commission to better discharge the duties imposed upon it hereby; and shall also have power to require from all electric utilities in the state such information as the commission may need at any time in connection with the performance of the duties imposed upon it by this act. Said commission shall also have power, in connection with any rate or service hearing or investigation, to make such audit and analysis of the books and records of the utility, and such inventory and appraisal of its property as may be necessary in connection with the duties imposed upon the commission by this act; and in any such case the commission shall keep a record of all expenses incurred by it in connection with its investigation of the affairs and property of the said utility and during the progress or at the conclusion of its work, shall state the amount thereof in writing to the said utility and said utility shall pay into the treasury of the state the amount of such expense at such times and in such manner as the commission may by order require. Said moneys when so paid into the state treasury shall go to the credit of the Michigan public utilities commission, and are hereby appropriated to the payment of its expenses. History: 1909, Act 106, Eff. Sept. 1, 1909 ;-- CL 1915, 4847 ;-- Am. 1921, Act 274, Eff. Aug. 18, 1921 ;-- CL 1929, 11098 ;-- CL 1948, 460.556
MI Comp L § 460.558 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 460 - Public Utilities|Act 106 of 1909 - Transmission of Electricity (460.551 - 460.559)|Section 460.558 - Public Utility Commission; Order Mandatory; Failure to Comply, Penalty.

460.558 Public utility commission; order mandatory; failure to comply, penalty. Sec. 8.  Every corporation, its officers, agents and employes, and all persons and firms engaged in the business of furnishing electricity as aforesaid shall obey and comply with every lawful order made by the commission under the authority of this act so long as the same shall remain in force. Any corporation or person engaged in such business or any officer, agent, or employe thereof, who wilfully or knowingly fails or neglects to obey or comply with such order or any provision of this act shall forfeit to the state of Michigan not to exceed the sum of 300 dollars for each offense. Every distinct violation of any such order or of this act, shall be a separate offense, and in case of a continued violation, each day shall be deemed a separate offense. An action to recover such forfeiture may be brought in any court of competent jurisdiction in this state in the name of the people of the state of Michigan, and all moneys recovered in any such action, together with the costs thereof, shall be paid into the state treasury to the credit of the general fund. History: 1909, Act 106, Eff. Sept. 1, 1909 ;-- CL 1915, 4849 ;-- Am. 1921, Act 274, Eff. Aug. 18, 1921 ;-- CL 1929, 11100 ;-- CL 1948, 460.558
MI Comp L § 460.559 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 460 - Public Utilities|Act 106 of 1909 - Transmission of Electricity (460.551 - 460.559)|Section 460.559 - Scope; Limitation.

460.559 Scope; limitation. Sec. 9.  This act shall not apply to the transmission or use of electricity for the purpose of conveying intelligence by telegraph, telephone or by other methods now or hereafter adopted therefor. History: 1909, Act 106, Eff. Sept. 1, 1909 ;-- CL 1915, 4850 ;-- Am. 1921, Act 274, Eff. Aug. 18, 1921 ;-- CL 1929, 11101 ;-- CL 1948, 460.559
MI Comp L § 460.561 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 460 - Public Utilities|Act 30 of 1995 - Electric Transmission Line Certification Act (460.561 - 460.575)|Section 460.561 - Short Title.

460.561 Short title. Sec. 1.  This act shall be known and may be cited as the "electric transmission line certification act". History: 1995, Act 30, Imd. Eff. May 17, 1995
MI Comp L § 460.563 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 460 - Public Utilities|Act 30 of 1995 - Electric Transmission Line Certification Act (460.561 - 460.575)|Section 460.563 - Transmission as Essential Service; Act as Controlling.

460.563 Transmission as essential service; act as controlling. Sec. 3.  (1) Transmission of electricity is an essential service.  (2) This act shall control in any conflict between this act and any other law of this state. History: 1995, Act 30, Imd. Eff. May 17, 1995 ;-- Am. 2004, Act 198, Imd. Eff. July 12, 2004
MI Comp L § 460.564 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 460 - Public Utilities|Act 30 of 1995 - Electric Transmission Line Certification Act (460.561 - 460.575)|Section 460.564 - Construction Plan.

460.564 Construction plan. Sec. 4.  (1) If an electric utility that has 50,000 or more residential customers in this state, affiliated transmission company, or an independent transmission company plans to construct a major transmission line in this state in the 5 years after planning commences, the electric utility, affiliated transmission company, or independent transmission company shall submit a construction plan to the commission. An electric utility with fewer than 50,000 residential customers in this state may submit a plan under this section. A plan shall include all of the following:  (a) The general location and size of all major transmission lines to be constructed in the 5 years after planning commences.  (b) Copies of relevant bulk power transmission information filed by the electric utility, affiliated transmission company, or independent transmission company with any state or federal agency, national electric reliability coalition, or regional electric reliability coalition.  (c) Additional information required by commission rule or order that directly relates to the construction plan.  (2) At the same time the electric utility, affiliated transmission company, or independent transmission company submits a construction plan to the commission under subsection (1), the electric utility, affiliated transmission company, or independent transmission company shall provide a copy of the construction plan to each municipality in which construction of the planned major transmission line is intended. History: 1995, Act 30, Imd. Eff. May 17, 1995 ;-- Am. 2004, Act 198, Imd. Eff. July 12, 2004
MI Comp L § 460.565 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 460 - Public Utilities|Act 30 of 1995 - Electric Transmission Line Certification Act (460.561 - 460.575)|Section 460.565 - Transmission Line; Certificate Required.

460.565 Transmission line; certificate required. Sec. 5.  An electric utility, affiliated transmission company, or independent transmission company shall not begin construction of a major transmission line for which a plan has been submitted under section 4 until the commission issues a certificate for that transmission line. Except as otherwise provided in section 9, a certificate of public convenience and necessity under this act is not required for constructing a new transmission line other than a major transmission line or for reconstructing, repairing, replacing, or improving an existing transmission line, including the addition of circuits to an existing transmission line. History: 1995, Act 30, Imd. Eff. May 17, 1995 ;-- Am. 2004, Act 198, Imd. Eff. July 12, 2004
MI Comp L § 460.566 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 460 - Public Utilities|Act 30 of 1995 - Electric Transmission Line Certification Act (460.561 - 460.575)|Section 460.566 - Public Meeting as Condition for Certificate Application.

460.566 Public meeting as condition for certificate application. Sec. 6.  (1) Before applying for a certificate under section 5, an electric utility, affiliated transmission company, or independent transmission company shall schedule and hold a public meeting in each municipality through which a proposed major transmission line for which a plan has been submitted under section 4 would pass. A public meeting held in a township satisfies the requirement that a public meeting be held in each affected village located within the township.  (2) In the 60 days before a public meeting held under subsection (1), the electric utility, affiliated transmission company, or independent transmission company shall offer in writing to meet with the chief elected official of each affected municipality or his or her designee to discuss the utility's, affiliated transmission company's, or independent transmission company's desire to build the major transmission line and to explore the routes to be considered. History: 1995, Act 30, Imd. Eff. May 17, 1995 ;-- Am. 2004, Act 198, Imd. Eff. July 12, 2004
MI Comp L § 460.567 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 460 - Public Utilities|Act 30 of 1995 - Electric Transmission Line Certification Act (460.561 - 460.575)|Section 460.567 - Application for Certificate for Proposed Major Transmission Line; Withdrawal; Contents.

460.567 Application for certificate for proposed major transmission line; withdrawal; contents. Sec. 7.  (1) An electric utility that has 50,000 or more residential customers in this state, an affiliated transmission company, or an independent transmission company shall apply to the commission for a certificate for a proposed major transmission line. An applicant may withdraw an application at any time.  (2) An application for a certificate shall contain all of the following:  (a) The planned date for beginning construction.  (b) A detailed description of the proposed major transmission line, its route, and its expected configuration and use.  (c) A description and evaluation of 1 or more alternate major transmission line routes and a statement of why the proposed route was selected.  (d) If a zoning ordinance prohibits or regulates the location or development of any portion of a proposed route, a description of the location and manner in which that zoning ordinance prohibits or regulates the location or construction of the proposed route.  (e) The estimated overall cost of the proposed major transmission line.  (f) Information supporting the need for the proposed major transmission line, including identification of known future wholesale users of the proposed major transmission line.  (g) Estimated quantifiable and nonquantifiable public benefits of the proposed major transmission line.  (h) Estimated private benefits of the proposed major transmission line to the applicant or any legal entity that is affiliated with the applicant.  (i) Information addressing potential effects of the proposed major transmission line on public health and safety.  (j) A summary of all comments received at each public meeting and the applicant's response to those comments.  (k) Information indicating that the proposed major transmission line will comply with all applicable state and federal environmental standards, laws, and rules.  (l) Other information reasonably required by the commission pursuant to rule. History: 1995, Act 30, Imd. Eff. May 17, 1995 ;-- Am. 2004, Act 198, Imd. Eff. July 12, 2004
MI Comp L § 460.569 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 460 - Public Utilities|Act 30 of 1995 - Electric Transmission Line Certification Act (460.561 - 460.575)|Section 460.569 - Certificate Other Than for Major Transmission Line; Provisions Applicable to Issuance; Applicability of MCL 460.564.

460.569 Certificate other than for major transmission line; provisions applicable to issuance; applicability of MCL 460.564. Sec. 9.  (1) An electric utility, affiliated transmission company, or independent transmission company may file an application with the commission for a certificate for a proposed transmission line other than a major transmission line. If an electric utility, affiliated transmission company, or independent transmission company applies for a certificate under this section, the electric utility, affiliated transmission company, or independent transmission company shall not begin construction of the proposed transmission line until the commission issues a certificate for that transmission line.  (2) The commission shall proceed on an application in the same manner as provided in section 8. Except as otherwise provided in subsection (3), the provisions of this act that apply to applications and certificates for major transmission lines apply in the same manner to applications and certificates issued under this section.  (3) Section 4 does not apply to a transmission line for which a certificate is sought under this section. History: 1995, Act 30, Imd. Eff. May 17, 1995 ;-- Am. 2004, Act 198, Imd. Eff. July 12, 2004