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35-A ME Rev Stat § 703 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 1: PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION|Chapter 7: REGULATION AND CONTROL OF PUBLIC UTILITIES|35-A §703. Rebates; discounts and discrimination

 §703. Rebates; discounts and discrimination 1.  Free or special rates prohibited.  No person may knowingly solicit, accept or receive any rebate, discount or discrimination in respect to any service rendered, or to be rendered by a public utility, or for any related service where the service is rendered free or at a rate less than named in the schedules in force, or where a service or advantage is received other than is specified.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] 2.  Free and special rates allowed under certain circumstances.  This Title does not prohibit:   A. A public utility from granting service at free or reduced rates for charitable or benevolent purposes or for national or civilian defense purposes;   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]B. A public utility from supplying water and service free or at reduced or special rates to any person, firm or corporation for fire protection purposes through or by means of any apparatus or appliances furnished, installed or maintained by the person, firm or corporation, provided it is approved by the commission; or   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]C. A public utility from making special rates for its employees or in case of emergency service.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).][PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] 3.  Existing contracts.  The furnishing by a public utility of a product or service at the rates and upon terms and conditions provided for in a contract in existence January 1, 1913, may not be construed as constituting a discrimination or undue or unreasonable preference or advantage within the meaning specified. When any such contract or contracts are or become terminable by notice of a utility, the commission may order that the contract or contracts be terminated by the utility as and when directed by the order.   [PL 1995, c. 254, §2 (AMD).] 3-A.  Special contracts.  A public utility, subject to the commission's approval, may make a contract for a definite term for its product or service, but the published rates for the product or service may not be changed during the term of the contract without the commission's consent.   [PL 2011, c. 623, Pt. C, §3 (AMD).] 4.  Forfeiture.   [PL 2003, c. 505, §14 (RP).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 141, §A6 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 490, §A2 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 254, §§2,3 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 505, §14 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 66, §1 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 623, Pt. C, §3 (AMD).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 705 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 1: PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION|Chapter 7: REGULATION AND CONTROL OF PUBLIC UTILITIES|35-A §705. Utility deposits

 §705. Utility deposits The following provisions apply to deposits of utility customers:   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]1.  Residential customers.  No public utility may require any deposit of any residential customer without proof that the customer is likely to be a credit risk or to damage the property of the utility. That proof shall be furnished to the customer upon request. Absence of previous experience with the utility shall not be proof that the customer is a credit risk or threatens to damage utility property.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] 2.  Nonresidential customers.  Every public utility shall file with the commission schedules containing its terms and conditions for requiring a deposit from nonresidential customers, which terms and conditions shall be subject to the commission's power under this Title. Every public utility shall comply with its terms and conditions. The commission shall adopt rules which provide a procedure for resolution by the commission or its delegate of disputes as to whether a deposit being required by a public utility is in compliance with its terms and conditions. If the rules authorize a delegate to resolve disputes, the rules shall include a procedure for appeal of the decision to the commission.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] 3.  Interest rate on deposits.  The commission shall adopt reasonable rules, after hearing, to provide for a just and reasonable interest rate to be paid by the utility on any deposit of any customer.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 141, §A6 (NEW).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 710 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 1: PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION|Chapter 7: REGULATION AND CONTROL OF PUBLIC UTILITIES|35-A §710. Accidents investigated; reports

 §710. Accidents investigated; reports If an accident occurs upon the premises of a public utility or directly or indirectly arises from or is connected with its maintenance or operation, the following provisions apply.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]1.  Accidents resulting in loss of life.  If the accident results in the loss of human life, the public utility shall file a report of the accident in accordance with subsection 4 and the commission shall cause an investigation of the accident to be made immediately.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] 2.  Accidents resulting in personal injury or property damage.  If the accident results in personal injury or damage to property, the public utility shall file a report of the accident in accordance with subsection 4 and the commission may investigate if in its judgment the public interest requires it.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] 3.  Investigations.  Investigations shall be made in compliance with the following provisions:   A. An investigation shall be held in the locality of the accident unless, for the greater convenience of those concerned, the commission orders it to be held at some other place. An investigation may adjourn from place to place as may be necessary and convenient.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]B. The commission shall seasonably notify the public utility of the time and place of investigations.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]C. The public utility shall have an opportunity to be heard during the investigation.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]D. The commission may make such order or recommendation based on its investigation as in its judgment seems just and reasonable.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).][PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] 4.  Filing accident reports.  Every public utility shall file reports of accidents described in subsections 1 and 2 with the commission. Accident reports must be filed in compliance with the commission's rules and in the manner and form designated by the commission. Accidents resulting in loss of human life must be reported immediately by telephone, facsimile machine or electronic media in a manner designated by the commission followed by a detailed written report.   [PL 1995, c. 225, §6 (AMD).] 5.  Reports not admitted as evidence in an action.  No order or recommendation of the commission or accident report filed with the commission may be admitted as evidence in any action for damages based on or arising out of the loss of life or injury to person or property referred to in this section.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 141, §A6 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 225, §6 (AMD).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 712 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 1: PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION|Chapter 7: REGULATION AND CONTROL OF PUBLIC UTILITIES|35-A §712. Competitive bids

 §712. Competitive bids Any contract in excess of $2,000 between a public utility and a contractor for the construction of facilities located on private property for the exclusive use of a private individual and for which the private individual is required to pay the total cost directly to the utility, shall be awarded by a system of competitive bidding. Unless there are valid reasons to the contrary, contracts shall be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder.   [PL 1987, c. 141, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 141, §A6 (NEW).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 713 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 1: PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION|Chapter 7: REGULATION AND CONTROL OF PUBLIC UTILITIES|35-A §713. Unregulated business ventures of utilities

 §713. Unregulated business ventures of utilities A utility may not charge its ratepayers for costs attributable to unregulated business ventures undertaken by the utility or an affiliated interest. The commission shall allocate, between a utility's shareholders and ratepayers, costs for facilities, services or intangibles, including good will or use of a brand name, that are shared between regulated and unregulated business activities. The commission shall also attempt to ensure that the utility or the affiliated interest does not have an unfair advantage in any competitive market as a result of its regulated status or its affiliation with a regulated utility.   [PL 1999, c. 158, §1 (AMD).]Complaints by entities competing with a utility or an affiliated interest in an unregulated market, alleging that the utility or affiliated interest has an undue competitive advantage must be adjudicated by the commission. The commission shall render a decision on any complaint filed under this section within 9 months of the date of the filing. The commission may dismiss without hearing any complaint that it concludes is clearly intended to harass or delay, is frivolous or is clearly without merit.   [PL 1999, c. 158, §1 (AMD).]A complaint filed under this section must specify, to the extent possible, the nature and extent of the alleged undue competitive advantage and the basis for the belief that an undue competitive advantage exists. The utility shall respond to the complaint within 10 days of receiving notice from the commission of the complaint. Within 10 days of receiving the utility's response, the commission shall determine whether the complaint is clearly intended to harass or delay, is frivolous or is clearly without merit.   [PL 1999, c. 158, §1 (AMD).]For the purposes of this section, the term "affiliated interest" has the same meaning as in section 707, subsection 1, paragraph A. For the purposes of this section, "undue competitive advantage" means an advantage gained by a violation of the requirements established by the commission by rule pursuant to section 715.   [PL 1999, c. 158, §1 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1997, c. 237, §2 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 158, §1 (AMD).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 714 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 1: PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION|Chapter 7: REGULATION AND CONTROL OF PUBLIC UTILITIES|35-A §714. Notice to commission

 §714. Notice to commission Within 30 days of the commencement of operations by a utility of any business activity not regulated by the commission, the utility shall notify the commission of the existence of those operations.   [PL 1997, c. 237, §2 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1997, c. 237, §2 (NEW).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 715 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 1: PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION|Chapter 7: REGULATION AND CONTROL OF PUBLIC UTILITIES|35-A §715. Rulemaking

 §715. Rulemaking The commission shall adopt rules that prescribe the allocation of costs for facilities, services or intangibles that are shared between regulated and unregulated activities of a utility or an affiliated interest as defined in section 707, subsection 1, paragraph A. Rules adopted by the commission may not establish a presumption with regard to the value of good will used by an affiliated interest in those cases where the business venture of the affiliated interest is regulated by the commission. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are major substantive rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II‑A.   [PL 1999, c. 158, §2 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1997, c. 237, §2 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 158, §2 (AMD).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 716 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 1: PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION|Chapter 7: REGULATION AND CONTROL OF PUBLIC UTILITIES|35-A §716. Complaints; record retention

 §716. Complaints; record retention A public utility shall keep a record of every customer complaint and retain that record for a period of 10 years from the date of final resolution of the complaint and shall make all records of customer complaints readily available to the commission for examination. The commission may adopt rules to implement this section. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.   [PL 2019, c. 26, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2019, c. 26, §1 (NEW).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 717 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 1: PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION|Chapter 7: REGULATION AND CONTROL OF PUBLIC UTILITIES|35-A §717. Joint use entity liaisons

 §717. Joint use entity liaisons 1.  Definitions.  As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   A. "Disaster" has the same meaning as in Title 37-B, section 703, subsection 2.   [PL 2021, c. 154, §1 (NEW).]B. "Facilities" has the same meaning as in section 2502, subsection 3.   [PL 2021, c. 154, §1 (NEW).]C. "Joint use entity" has the same meaning as in section 711, subsection 7, paragraph B.   [PL 2021, c. 154, §1 (NEW).][PL 2021, c. 154, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Joint use entity; liaison designation.  A joint use entity shall designate, in each county where the joint use entity has facilities, a permanent liaison with the applicable county emergency management agency to be responsible for assisting the agency with the coordination of actions during a disaster or civil emergency and shall communicate to the agency the contact information for the liaison. A joint use entity is responsible for ensuring that a permanent liaison designated under this subsection responds immediately to any contact or request for assistance during a disaster or civil emergency from the county emergency management agency to which the liaison is designated.   [PL 2021, c. 154, §1 (NEW).] 3.  County emergency management agency; information sharing.  A county emergency management agency that receives a communication from a joint use entity designating a permanent liaison pursuant to subsection 2 shall communicate to that joint use entity the contact information for the employee or employees of the county emergency management agency responsible for coordinating the actions of the county emergency management agency during a disaster or civil emergency.   [PL 2021, c. 154, §1 (NEW).] Revisor's Note: §717. Winter terminations (As enacted by PL 2021, c. 347, §1 is REALLOCATED TO TITLE 35-A, SECTION 718) SECTION HISTORY PL 2021, c. 154, §1 (NEW).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 751 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 1: PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION|Chapter 7-A: OVERHEAD HIGH-VOLTAGE LINE SAFETY ACT|35-A §751. Short title

 §751. Short title This Act may be known and cited as the "Overhead High-voltage Line Safety Act."   [PL 1995, c. 348, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 348, §1 (NEW).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 753 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 1: PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION|Chapter 7-A: OVERHEAD HIGH-VOLTAGE LINE SAFETY ACT|35-A §753. Duty and responsibility

 §753. Duty and responsibility It is the duty and responsibility of employers of persons and individuals who use any covered equipment or items, for the benefit of themselves or others, to acquaint themselves and their employees or agents using the equipment or items or engaged in the work operations or other activities with the provisions of this chapter and the rules prescribed and adopted pursuant to it.   [PL 1995, c. 348, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 348, §1 (NEW).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 754 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 1: PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION|Chapter 7-A: OVERHEAD HIGH-VOLTAGE LINE SAFETY ACT|35-A §754. Prohibited activities

 §754. Prohibited activities The following activities are prohibited until the requirements of sections 756 and 757 are met.   [PL 1995, c. 348, §1 (NEW).]1.  Perform work.  A person may not individually or through an agent or as an agent or employee perform any work or activity on any land, building, highway or other premises that may cause:   A. A person to be placed within 10 feet of an overhead high-voltage line; or   [PL 1995, c. 348, §1 (NEW).]B. A tool or material used by a person to be brought within 10 feet of an overhead high-voltage line.   [PL 1995, c. 348, §1 (NEW).][PL 1995, c. 348, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Erect; construct; operate; maintain; transport; store.  A person may not, individually or through an agent or employee or as an agent or employee, erect, construct, operate, maintain, transport or store any covered equipment or item within 10 feet of an overhead high-voltage line, except as allowed in this subsection. The clearance from an overhead high-voltage line may be less than 10 feet but not less than 4 feet for the following covered equipment or items in the following circumstances:   A. A sail boat on high water;   [PL 1995, c. 348, §1 (NEW).]B. Covered equipment lawfully driven or transported on public streets and highways in compliance with the height restriction applicable to that street or highway; or   [PL 1995, c. 348, §1 (NEW).]C. Refuse collection equipment wherever operated.   [PL 1995, c. 348, §1 (NEW).][PL 1995, c. 348, §1 (NEW).] 3.  Operate airplane or helicopter.  A person may not, individually or through an agent or employee or as an agent or employee, operate or cause to be operated an airplane or helicopter within 20 feet of an overhead high-voltage line, except that no clearance is specified for licensed aerial spray applicators that may incidentally pass within the 20-foot limitation during normal operation.   [PL 1995, c. 348, §1 (NEW).] 4.  Store.  A person may not, individually or through an agent or employee or as an agent or employee, store or cause to be stored, underneath or in proximity to an overhead high-voltage line, any materials that are expected to be moved or handled by covered equipment in a manner that could bring the materials or the covered equipment within 10 feet of an overhead high-voltage line.   [PL 1995, c. 348, §1 (NEW).] 5.  Provide additional clearance.  A person may not, individually or through an agent or employee or as an agent or employee, provide or cause to be provided additional clearance by:   A. Raising, moving or displacing an overhead utility line of any type or nature, including high-voltage, low-voltage, telephone, cable television, fire alarm or other line; or   [PL 1995, c. 348, §1 (NEW).]B. Pulling or pushing a pole, guy or other structural appurtenance.   [PL 1995, c. 348, §1 (NEW).][PL 1995, c. 348, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 348, §1 (NEW).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 755 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 1: PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION|Chapter 7-A: OVERHEAD HIGH-VOLTAGE LINE SAFETY ACT|35-A §755. Clearance reduced

 §755. Clearance reduced If the overhead high-voltage line is covered with a mechanical barrier, in accordance with section 758, the required clearance under section 754, subsections 1 and 2 may be reduced to the designed working dimensions of the mechanical barrier. If the line is de-energized and grounded, in accordance with section 758, subsection 5, the required clearance under section 754, subsections 1 and 2 is reduced from 10 feet to 2 feet. Under no circumstances may the overhead high-voltage line or its covering be contacted. If the overhead high-voltage lines are temporarily raised or moved to accommodate the expected work or other activity, without also being insulated or de-energized and grounded, the required clearance under section 754, subsections 1 and 2 may not be reduced.   [PL 1995, c. 348, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 348, §1 (NEW).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 756 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 1: PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION|Chapter 7-A: OVERHEAD HIGH-VOLTAGE LINE SAFETY ACT|35-A §756. Warning signs

 §756. Warning signs A person may not, individually or through an agent or employee or as an agent or employee, operate covered equipment in the proximity of an overhead high-voltage line unless there are posted and maintained warning signs as follows:   [PL 1995, c. 348, §1 (NEW).]1.  In covered equipment.  A sign must be located in the covered equipment and readily visible and legible to the operator of the covered equipment when at the controls of the covered equipment; and   [PL 1995, c. 348, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Outside covered equipment.  Signs must be located on the outside of covered equipment in numbers and locations that are readily visible and legible at a distance of 12 feet by people engaged in the work operations.   [PL 1995, c. 348, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 348, §1 (NEW).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 759 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 1: PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION|Chapter 7-A: OVERHEAD HIGH-VOLTAGE LINE SAFETY ACT|35-A §759. Enforcement

 §759. Enforcement The provisions of this chapter are considered safety and health standards of the State. A person who causes, permits or allows work or other activity in violation of the provisions of this chapter may be assessed a civil penalty not exceeding $1,700 for each day the violation continues.   [PL 2021, c. 318, §6 (AMD).]Civil penalties may be recovered in a civil action in the name of the State brought in the Superior Court for the county where the violation is alleged to have occurred or where the violator resides or has its principal office. Interest accrues on the penalties at a rate of 1 1/2% per month except that the interest is suspended during the pendency of an appeal.   [PL 1995, c. 348, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 348, §1 (NEW). PL 2021, c. 318, §6 (AMD).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 760 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 1: PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION|Chapter 7-A: OVERHEAD HIGH-VOLTAGE LINE SAFETY ACT|35-A §760. Indemnification

 §760. Indemnification A person is liable to the owner or operator of the overhead high-voltage line and 3rd parties, if any, for all damages to facilities, injuries to persons and all costs, expenses and liabilities incurred by the owner or operator of the overhead high-voltage lines and 3rd parties, if any, as a result of any contact with an overhead high-voltage line if the person causes, permits or allows any work or activity in violation of a provision of this chapter and, as a result, a physical or electrical contact with an overhead high-voltage line occurs.   [PL 1995, c. 348, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 348, §1 (NEW).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 801 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 1: PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION|Chapter 8: COLLECTION FOR AUDIOTEXT SERVICE CHARGES|35-A §801. Definitions (REPEALED)

 §801. Definitions (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1991, c. 524, §6 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 623, Pt. C, §4 (RP).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 802 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 1: PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION|Chapter 8: COLLECTION FOR AUDIOTEXT SERVICE CHARGES|35-A §802. Disconnection prohibited (REPEALED)

 §802. Disconnection prohibited (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1991, c. 524, §6 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 623, Pt. C, §4 (RP).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 803 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 1: PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION|Chapter 8: COLLECTION FOR AUDIOTEXT SERVICE CHARGES|35-A §803. Blocking service (REPEALED)

 §803. Blocking service (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1991, c. 524, §6 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 122, §12 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 623, Pt. C, §4 (RP).
35-A ME Rev Stat § 804 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES|Part 1: PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION|Chapter 8: COLLECTION FOR AUDIOTEXT SERVICE CHARGES|35-A §804. Collection procedures (REPEALED)

 §804. Collection procedures (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1991, c. 524, §6 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 623, Pt. C, §4 (RP).