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35-A ME Rev Stat § 805 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 1: PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION|Chapter 8: COLLECTION FOR AUDIOTEXT SERVICE CHARGES|35-A §805. Complaint procedures (REPEALED)

 §805. Complaint procedures (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1991, c. 524, §6 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 623, Pt. C, §4 (RP).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 806 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 1: PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION|Chapter 8: COLLECTION FOR AUDIOTEXT SERVICE CHARGES|35-A §806. Audiotext service standards (REPEALED)

 §806. Audiotext service standards (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1991, c. 524, §6 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 623, Pt. C, §4 (RP).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 807 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 1: PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION|Chapter 8: COLLECTION FOR AUDIOTEXT SERVICE CHARGES|35-A §807. Commission rules (REPEALED)

 §807. Commission rules (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1991, c. 524, §6 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 623, Pt. C, §4 (RP).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 808 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 1: PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION|Chapter 8: COLLECTION FOR AUDIOTEXT SERVICE CHARGES|35-A §808. Penalties (REPEALED)

 §808. Penalties (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1991, c. 524, §6 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 623, Pt. C, §4 (RP).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 901 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 1: PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION|Chapter 9: APPROVAL OF STOCKS, BONDS AND NOTES BY PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION|35-A §901. Issuance of stocks, bonds and notes

 §901. Issuance of stocks, bonds and notes Subject to the requirements of this chapter any public utility, organized and existing or incorporated under the laws of this State and doing business in the State, may issue stocks, bonds which may be secured by mortgages on its property, franchises or otherwise, notes or other evidences of indebtedness payable at periods of more than 12 months after the date of issuance, when necessary for:   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]1.  Acquisition of property.  The acquisition of property to be used for the purpose of carrying out its corporate powers;   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] 2.  Construction; facilities.  The construction, completion, extension or improvement of its facilities;   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] 3.  Improvement; service.  The improvement or maintenance of its service;   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] 4.  Refinancing.  The discharge or lawful refunding of its obligations, including capital stock;   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] 5.  Reimbursement.  Reimbursement of its treasury for money used for the acquisition of property, the construction, completion, extension or improvement of its facilities; for the discharge or lawful refunding of its obligations; and which actually were expended from income or from other money in the treasury of the corporation not secured by or obtained from the issue of stocks, bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness of the corporation; or   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] 6.  Other purposes.  Any other lawful purpose.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 141, §A6 (NEW).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 902 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 1: PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION|Chapter 9: APPROVAL OF STOCKS, BONDS AND NOTES BY PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION|35-A §902. Commission authorization required

 §902. Commission authorization required 1.  Order authorizing issuance.  No public utility may make an issuance as described in section 901, except as provided in section 906, unless it has made a written application, setting forth information the commission may require and has secured from the commission an order authorizing the issue and the amount of the issue and stating that in the opinion of the commission the proceeds of the issuance of the stocks, bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness are required in good faith for purposes enumerated in section 901.   [RR 2009, c. 2, §99 (COR).] 2.  Matters which may be considered.  In determining whether to grant its authorization, the commission may consider the reasonableness of the purpose or purposes for which the proceeds of the issue will be applied, other resources which the utility has available or may have available for those purposes, the justness and reasonableness of the estimated cost to the utility of the issue and the effect of the issue upon the utility's capital structure. The commission's decision shall be in writing and shall contain findings setting forth the reasons for the decision.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] 3.  Procedure upon application.  For the purpose of enabling the commission to determine whether it shall issue an order in accordance with subsection 1, the commission shall make such inquiries for investigation, hold such hearings and examine such witnesses, books, papers, documents or contracts as it determines important in enabling it to reach a determination. The commission may determine whether and in what manner notice of the application shall be given and whether a hearing should be held. In view of the public interest in the prompt resolution of questions affecting the issuance of securities by public utilities, in cases in which a hearing is held or the application is contested, the commission shall issue its final order within 60 days of the filing of the application or 30 days of the close of hearing on the application, whichever first occurs, unless the commission makes an affirmative determination that additional time is necessary for a proper resolution of issues concerning the application and, notwithstanding any other provisions of law, shall establish such accelerated notice periods, schedules and limitations on hearings as may be necessary in furtherance of the resolution of those issues.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] 4.  Approval of issuance not to affect rate-making powers.  No order of the commission authorizing the issue of stocks, bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness may limit or restrict the powers of the commission in determining and fixing any rate, fare, toll, charge, classification, schedule or joint rate as provided in this Title.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 141, §A6 (NEW). RR 2009, c. 2, §99 (COR).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 903 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 1: PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION|Chapter 9: APPROVAL OF STOCKS, BONDS AND NOTES BY PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION|35-A §903. Stocks sold at less than par value

 §903. Stocks sold at less than par value Every order authorizing the issue of stock shall, if it authorizes sale at less than par value, specify a minimum price at which the shares are to be sold. Any shares of stock, issued in accordance with such an order, shall be fully paid stock and not liable to any further call or payment, even though it may have been authorized for sale at less than its par value.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 141, §A6 (NEW).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 904 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 1: PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION|Chapter 9: APPROVAL OF STOCKS, BONDS AND NOTES BY PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION|35-A §904. Approval of stocks authorized, but not issued

 §904. Approval of stocks authorized, but not issued The commission may at the request of any public utility approve the issue of any stocks, bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness authorized, but not issued.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 141, §A6 (NEW).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 905 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 1: PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION|Chapter 9: APPROVAL OF STOCKS, BONDS AND NOTES BY PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION|35-A §905. Validity of securities issued pursuant to order of commission

 §905. Validity of securities issued pursuant to order of commission Any stocks, bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness issued or sold pursuant to or in reliance on and in accordance with any order, authorization or decision of the commission pursuant to this chapter, and at least 5 business days after the date of the order, authorization or decision, shall be valid, binding and enforceable in accordance with their terms, including the terms of any agreement, instrument or document under or pursuant to which the stocks, bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness are issued, notwithstanding that the order, authorization or decision of the commission is later vacated, modified or otherwise held to be wholly or partly invalid, whether by the commission upon a petition for rehearing or reopening, or otherwise, or by a court, unless operation of the order, authorization or decision of the commission has been stayed or suspended by the commission or a court of competent jurisdiction prior to the issuance of the stocks, bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 141, §A6 (NEW).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 906 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 1: PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION|Chapter 9: APPROVAL OF STOCKS, BONDS AND NOTES BY PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION|35-A §906. Commission authorization not required

 §906. Commission authorization not required 1.  Property and service outside the State.  Except as provided in subsection 2 for transmission and distribution utilities, notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, a public utility is not required to apply to the commission for authority to issue stocks, bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness for the acquisition of property, for the purposes of carrying out its corporate powers, the construction, completion, extension or improvement of its facilities, or the improvement or maintenance of its service, outside the State.   [PL 1999, c. 398, Pt. A, §20 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 398, Pt. A, §§104, 105 (AFF).] 2.  Exception: Transmission and distribution utilities.  Notwithstanding subsection 1, this chapter applies to any domestic transmission and distribution utility acquiring and operating utility facilities outside the State for the purpose of serving customers within the State.   [PL 1999, c. 398, Pt. A, §20 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 398, Pt. A, §§104, 105 (AFF).] 3.  Domestic electric utility.   [PL 1999, c. 398, Pt. A, §20 (RP); PL 1999, c. 398, Pt. A, §§104, 105 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 141, §A6 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 710, §4 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 398, §A20 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 398, §§A104,105 (AFF).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 907 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 1: PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION|Chapter 9: APPROVAL OF STOCKS, BONDS AND NOTES BY PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION|35-A §907. Municipal or quasi-municipal corporations

 §907. Municipal or quasi-municipal corporations Without in any way restricting the general language of this chapter, this chapter shall be construed to authorize any municipal or quasi-municipal corporation referred to in this Title to issue, upon vote of its trustees or similar governing board, bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness for the purposes specified and subject to the approval of the commission. Notwithstanding the provisions of any legislative charter, the trustees or similar governing board of any such corporation may issue notes or other evidences of indebtedness payable at periods of less than 12 months after the date of issuance when necessary to carry out the purposes of the corporation, without securing authorization from the commission pursuant to this chapter.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 141, §A6 (NEW).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 908 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 1: PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION|Chapter 9: APPROVAL OF STOCKS, BONDS AND NOTES BY PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION|35-A §908. Additional requirements as to issuance

 §908. Additional requirements as to issuance 1.  Commission's order recorded on utility's books.  No public utility may issue any stocks, bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness, unless payable within one year from date of issuance, for money, property or services, in payment for them, either directly or indirectly, until the commission's authorizing order is recorded on the utility's books.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] 2.  Commission consent for refund of indebtedness.  No indebtedness may in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, be refunded by any issue of stocks or bonds or by any other evidence of indebtedness, running for more than 12 months, without the consent of the commission.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 141, §A6 (NEW).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 909 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 1: PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION|Chapter 9: APPROVAL OF STOCKS, BONDS AND NOTES BY PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION|35-A §909. Stock for organization purposes

 §909. Stock for organization purposes Any public utility corporation at the time of its organization may issue for organization purposes, without the consent of the commission, not more than 6 shares of stock at par for cash or, if non-par stock, for the consideration of $100 per share, these shares when issued to be a part of the total capital issue.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 141, §A6 (NEW).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 910 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 1: PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION|Chapter 9: APPROVAL OF STOCKS, BONDS AND NOTES BY PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION|35-A §910. Consent required for change of capital or purposes

 §910. Consent required for change of capital or purposes 1.  Change of capital.  No public utility may without the consent of the commission:   A. Decrease its capital;   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]B. Declare any stock, bond or scrip dividend; or   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]C. Divide the proceeds of the sale of its own or any stock, bonds or scrip among stockholders.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).][PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] 2.  Change of purpose.  No change of purposes of a public utility, unless specifically chartered, becomes effective until:   A. Approved by the commission; and   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]B. A certificate of approval is filed with the Secretary of State within 20 days of the date it is approved.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).][PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 141, §A6 (NEW).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 911 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 1: PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION|Chapter 9: APPROVAL OF STOCKS, BONDS AND NOTES BY PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION|35-A §911. Approval of capital leases

 §911. Approval of capital leases No capital lease, entered into by a public utility for a term of more than 3 years, of property having a fair value the greater of $50,000 or 1% of the public utility's total long-term debt is valid without the written approval of the commission. The commission's procedure and standards governing approval shall be similar to those which apply to applications under sections 901 and 902.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 141, §A6 (NEW).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 912 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 1: PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION|Chapter 9: APPROVAL OF STOCKS, BONDS AND NOTES BY PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION|35-A §912. Exemption for certain telephone utilities

 §912. Exemption for certain telephone utilities The provisions of this chapter do not apply to any telephone utility other than a provider of provider of last resort service.   [PL 2011, c. 623, Pt. A, §15 (NEW).]The commission may adopt by rule standards and procedures for granting exemptions to providers of provider of last resort service from all or specified portions of this chapter. Any exemption granted pursuant to the rule must be accompanied by a finding that the exemption is in the public interest. A utility granted an exemption pursuant to a rule adopted under this section remains subject to other applicable provisions of this Title and commission rules.   [PL 2011, c. 623, Pt. A, §15 (AMD).]For good cause, as defined by the commission by rule, the commission may revoke any exemption granted pursuant to this section. A revocation may be in whole or in part and may be specific to a single provider of provider of last resort service.   [PL 2011, c. 623, Pt. A, §15 (AMD).]Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.   [PL 2011, c. 623, Pt. A, §15 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1997, c. 276, §2 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 276, §4 (AFF). PL 2001, c. 137, §5 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 623, Pt. A, §15 (AMD).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 1101 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 1: PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION|Chapter 11: AUTHORIZATION OF SALES, LEASES, AND MORTGAGES OF PROPERTY|35-A §1101. Authorization required

 §1101. Authorization required 1.  Utilities to secure authorization from the commission.  A public utility must secure an order of authorization from the commission before it may:   A. Sell, lease, assign, mortgage or otherwise dispose of or encumber the whole or part of its property that is necessary or useful in the performance of its duties to the public, or any part of its property under construction for the performance of its duties to the public, or its franchises, permits or rights under them;   [PL 1987, c. 490, Pt. B, §1 (AMD).]B. Merge or consolidate its property, franchise or permits, or a part of them, with another public utility by any means, direct or indirect.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).][PL 1987, c. 490, Pt. B, §1 (AMD).] 2.  Failure to secure commission authorization.  Every sale, lease, assignment, mortgage, disposition, encumbrance, merger or consolidation made other than in accordance with the order of the commission authorizing it is void.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] 3.  Utilities exclusively outside the State.  Nothing in this section applies to property, franchises, permits or rights of a utility owned and operated exclusively outside the State, unless the property, franchise, permits or rights are owned, operated or under construction with respect to the performance of the utility's duties to the public inside this State.   [PL 1987, c. 490, Pt. B, §2 (AMD).] 4.  Exempt transactions.  Transactions involving utility property that do not materially affect the ability of a utility to perform its duties to the public do not require commission authorization under this section. The commission may certify transactions as not requiring authorization, either by rule or order.   [PL 1995, c. 357, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 141, §A6 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 490, §§B1,B2 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 357, §1 (AMD).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 1102 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 1: PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION|Chapter 11: AUTHORIZATION OF SALES, LEASES, AND MORTGAGES OF PROPERTY|35-A §1102. Property not necessary or useful to a utility's duties

 §1102. Property not necessary or useful to a utility's duties Nothing in section 1101 prevents the sale, lease or other disposition by a public utility of property, which is not necessary or useful in the performance of its duties to the public. As to any purchaser of the property in good faith for value, the sale of property by a public utility shall be conclusively presumed to have been of property which is not necessary or useful in the performance of its duties to the public.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 141, §A6 (NEW).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 1103 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 1: PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION|Chapter 11: AUTHORIZATION OF SALES, LEASES, AND MORTGAGES OF PROPERTY|35-A §1103. Transfer of utility stock

 §1103. Transfer of utility stock The following provisions apply to the acquisition of utility stock by another utility:   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]1.  Commission authorization.  No public utility may purchase, acquire, take or hold any part of the capital stock of any other public utility organized or existing under the laws of this State without the commission's authorization.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] 2.  Transfer of stock void.  Every assignment, transfer, contract or agreement for assignment or transfer of stock by or through a person or corporation or otherwise in violation of this section is void. No transfer that violates this section may be made on the books of a public utility.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] 3.  Acquiring additional stock.  Nothing in this section may be construed to prevent the holding of stock lawfully acquired prior to the effective date of Public Law 1913, chapter 129, section 38, as approved March 27, 1913, or to prevent the acquiring of additional stock by a public utility which owned on that date a majority of the stock of such other utility.   [PL 1987, c. 769, Pt. A, §194 (RPR).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 141, §A6 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 490, §B3 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 769, §A194 (AMD).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 1104 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 1: PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION|Chapter 11: AUTHORIZATION OF SALES, LEASES, AND MORTGAGES OF PROPERTY|35-A §1104. Abandonment of property or service

 §1104. Abandonment of property or service 1.  Commission approval.  No public utility may abandon all or part of its plant, property or system necessary or useful in the performance of its duties to the public, or discontinue the service which it is providing to the public by the use of such facilities, without first securing the commission's approval.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] 2.  Terms and conditions.  In granting its approval, the commission may impose such terms, conditions or requirements as in its judgment are necessary to protect the public interest. A public utility abandoning all or part of its plant, property or system or discontinuing service pursuant to authority granted by the commission under this section is deemed to have waived all objections to the terms, conditions or requirements imposed by the commission in that regard.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 141, §A6 (NEW).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 1105 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 1: PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION|Chapter 11: AUTHORIZATION OF SALES, LEASES, AND MORTGAGES OF PROPERTY|35-A §1105. Exemption for certain telephone utilities (REPEALED)

 §1105. Exemption for certain telephone utilities (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1997, c. 276, §3 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 276, §4 (AFF). PL 2001, c. 137, §6 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 623, Pt. C, §5 (RP).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 1301 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 1: PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION|Chapter 13: PROCEDURE|35-A §1301. Substantial compliance

 §1301. Substantial compliance Substantial compliance by the commission with the requirements of this Title gives effect to all the commission's rules, orders and acts. The commission's rules, orders and acts may not be declared inoperative, illegal or void for an omission of a technical and immaterial nature.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 141, §A6 (NEW). RR 2009, c. 2, §100 (COR).