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DC Code § 34-208 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 34 - Public Utilities|Chapter 2 - Definitions Applicable to Subtitle|§ 34-208. “Extension or extensions” defined

The term “extension or extensions” when used in this subtitle shall include the reasonable extension of the service and facilities of every street railroad, street railroad corporation, gas plant, gas company, electric plant, electrical corporation, telephone corporation, telephone line, telegraph line, and telegraph corporation as the same are defined in this subtitle.  (Mar. 4, 1913, 37 Stat. 974, ch. 150, § 8, par. 1; Mar. 16, 2005, D.C. Law 15-227, § 17(a)(2), 51 DCR 10549.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 43-208. 1973 Ed., § 43-108. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 15-227 substituted “gas company” for “gas corporation”. Temporary Legislation For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 7(b) of Prevention of Unauthorized Switching of Customer Natural Gas Accounts Temporary Act of 2001 (D.C. Law 14-13, July 10, 2001, law notification 48 DCR 6589).
DC Code § 34-209 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 34 - Public Utilities|Chapter 2 - Definitions Applicable to Subtitle|§ 34-209. “Gas company” defined

The term “gas company” when used in this subtitle includes every corporation, company, association, joint-stock company or association, partnership, or person manufacturing, making, distributing, or selling gas for light, heat, or power, or for any public use whatsoever in the District of Columbia, their lessees, trustees, or receivers, appointed by any court whatsoever, and in said district selling, physically transmitting, or distributing natural gas in the District of Columbia to retail natural gas customers. The term excludes any building owner, lessee, or manager who, respectively, owns, leases, or manages, the internal distribution system serving the building and who supplies natural gas and other related natural gas services solely to occupants of the building for use by the occupants.  (Mar. 4, 1913, 37 Stat. 975, ch. 150, § 8, par. 1; Mar. 16, 2005, D.C. Law 15-227, § 17(a)(3), 51 DCR 10549; Mar. 2, 2007, D.C. Law 16-191, § 58(a), 53 DCR 6794.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 43-213. 1973 Ed., § 43-113. Section References This section is referenced in § 8-1773.01 and § 34-1311.01. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 15-227 rewrote the section which had read: “The term ‘gas corporation’ when used in this subtitle includes every corporation, company, association, joint-stock company or association, partnership, or person manufacturing, making, distributing, or selling gas for light, heat, or power, or for any public use whatsoever in the District of Columbia, their lessees, trustees, or receivers, appointed by any court whatsoever, and in said district owning, operating, controlling, or managing any gas plant, except where the gas is made or produced and distributed by the maker on or through private property solely for its own use or the use of its tenants and not for sale to or for the use of others.” D.C. Law 16-191 made a change in the directory language of D.C. Law 15-227 which resulted in no change in text. Temporary Legislation For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 2(c) of Prevention of Unauthorized Switching of Customer Natural Gas Accounts Temporary Act of 2001 (D.C. Law 14-13, July 10, 2001, law notification 48 DCR 6589).
DC Code § 34-210 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 34 - Public Utilities|Chapter 2 - Definitions Applicable to Subtitle|§ 34-210. “Gas plant” defined

The term “gas plant” when used in this subtitle means the material, equipment, and property owned and used, or to be used, by the gas company for or in connection with the transmission or distribution of natural gas in the District of Columbia to a retail natural gas customer.  (Mar. 4, 1913, 37 Stat. 975, ch. 150, § 8, par. 1; Mar. 16, 2005, D.C. Law 15-227, § 17(a)(4), 51 DCR 10549.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 43-212. 1973 Ed., § 43-112. Section References This section is referenced in § 34-1311.01. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 15-227 rewrote the section which had read: “The term ‘gas plant’ when used in this subtitle includes all buildings, easements, real estate, mains, pipes, conduits, service pipes, services, pipe galleries, meters, boilers, water-gas sets, retorts, fixtures, condensers, scrubbers, purifiers, holders, materials, apparatus, personal property, and franchises, and property of every kind used in the conduct of the business operated, owned, controlled, used or to be used for or in connection with or to facilitate the manufacture, distribution, sale, or furnishing of gas (natural or manufactured) for light, heat, or power.”
DC Code § 34-211 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 34 - Public Utilities|Chapter 2 - Definitions Applicable to Subtitle|§ 34-211. “Joint rates” defined

The term “joint rates” when used in this subtitle with reference to street railways shall be taken to mean rates between unrelated lines in effect on March 4, 1913, under then existing law or under contract, or which may thereafter be specifically authorized by law.  (Mar. 4, 1913, 37 Stat. 974, ch. 150, § 8, par. 1.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 43-207. 1973 Ed., § 43-107. Section References This section is referenced in § 2-1215.15.
DC Code § 34-212 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 34 - Public Utilities|Chapter 2 - Definitions Applicable to Subtitle|§ 34-212. “Person” defined

The word “person” when used in this subtitle means every individual, corporation, company, association, joint-stock company, association, firm, partnership, or other entity.  (Mar. 4, 1913, 37 Stat. 974, ch. 150, § 8, par. 1; May 9, 2000, D.C. Law 13-107, § 201(b)(3), 47 DCR 1091.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 43-206. 1973 Ed., § 43-106. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 13-107 rewrote this section which formerly provided: “The word ‘person’ when used in Chapters 1-10 of this title includes an individual and a firm or copartnership.”
DC Code § 34-213 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 34 - Public Utilities|Chapter 2 - Definitions Applicable to Subtitle|§ 34-213. “Pipeline company” defined

The term “pipeline company” when used in this subtitle includes every corporation, company, association, joint-stock company or association, partnership, or person, their lessees, trustees, or receivers, appointed by any court whatsoever, owning, operating, managing, or controlling the supply of any liquid, steam, or air through pipes or tubing to consumers for use or for lighting, heating, or cooling purposes, or for power.  (Mar. 4, 1913, 37 Stat. 976, ch. 150, § 8, par. 1.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 43-221. 1973 Ed., § 43-121.
DC Code § 34-214 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 34 - Public Utilities|Chapter 2 - Definitions Applicable to Subtitle|§ 34-214. “Public utility”, “utility” or “utility company” defined

The term “public utility”, “utility” or “utility company” as used in this subtitle shall mean and embrace every street railroad, street railroad corporation, common carrier, gas plant, gas company, electric company, telephone corporation, telephone line, telegraph corporation, telegraph line, and pipeline company. Until the initial implementation date of Chapter 15 of this title, the term shall also include every electric generating facility owned and operated by the electric company. The term “public utility” excludes a person or entity that owns or operates electric vehicle supply equipment but does not sell or distribute electricity, an electric vehicle charging station service company, or an electric vehicle charging station service provider.  (Mar. 4, 1913, 37 Stat. 974, ch. 150, § 8, par. 1; May 9, 2000, D.C. Law 13-107, § 201(b)(2), 47 DCR 1091; Mar. 16, 2005, D.C. Law 15-227, § 17(a)(1), 51 DCR 10549; Mar. 19, 2013, D.C. Law 19-252, § 101(b), 59 DCR 14932.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 43-203. 1973 Ed., § 43-103. Section References This section is referenced in § 34-1551. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 15-227 substituted “gas company” for “gas corporation”. D.C. Law 13-107 inserted following “The term ‘public utility’ ” the words “or ‘utility’ or ‘utility company’ ”. The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-252 added the last sentence. Temporary Legislation For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 7(a) of Prevention of Unauthorized Switching of Customer Natural Gas Accounts Temporary Act of 2001 (D.C. Law 14-13, July 10, 2001, law notification 48 DCR 6589). Editor's Notes Section 301 of D.C. Law 19-252 provided that the Mayor shall issue rules to implement the provisions of the act within 180 days of its effective date [Mar. 19, 2013].
DC Code § 34-215 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 34 - Public Utilities|Chapter 2 - Definitions Applicable to Subtitle|§ 34-215. “Service” defined

The term “service” is used in this subtitle in its broadest and most inclusive sense.  (Mar. 4, 1913, 37 Stat. 974, ch. 150, § 8, par. 1.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 43-204. 1973 Ed., § 43-104.
DC Code § 34-216 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 34 - Public Utilities|Chapter 2 - Definitions Applicable to Subtitle|§ 34-216. “Street railroad” defined

The term “street railroad” when used in this subtitle includes every such railroad, whether wholly or partly in the District of Columbia, by whatsoever power operated, or any extension or extensions, branch or branches thereof, for public use in the conveyance of persons or property for compensation, and includes all equipment, construction, maintenance, repairs, switches, spurs, tracks, terminals, terminal facilities of every kind, trackage, joint or reciprocal trackage, transfers of passengers between street railways having connecting lines and street railways having independent lines, subways, tunnels, and stations, used, operated, or owned by or in connection with any such street railroad, and all the property of the same used in the conduct of its business.  (Mar. 4, 1913, 37 Stat. 974, ch. 150, § 8, par. 1.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 43-209. 1973 Ed., § 43-109.
DC Code § 34-217 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 34 - Public Utilities|Chapter 2 - Definitions Applicable to Subtitle|§ 34-217. “Street railroad corporation” defined

The term “street railroad corporation” when used in this subtitle includes every corporation, company, association, joint-stock company or association, partnership, and person doing business in the District of Columbia, their lessees, trustees, or receivers, appointed by any court whatsoever, owning, operating, controlling, or managing any street railroad or any cars or other equipment used thereon or in connection therewith.  (Mar. 4, 1913, 37 Stat. 975, ch. 150, § 8, par. 1.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 43-210. 1973 Ed., § 43-110.
DC Code § 34-218 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 34 - Public Utilities|Chapter 2 - Definitions Applicable to Subtitle|§ 34-218. “Telegraph corporation” defined

The term “telegraph corporation” when used in this subtitle includes every corporation, company, association, joint-stock company or association, partnership, and person, their lessees, trustees, or receivers, appointed by any court whatsoever, owning, operating, controlling, or managing any plant, wires, poles, or property for the purposes of communication, or of transmitting or receiving messages by telegraph, or by any telegraphic apparatus or instrument, or any telegraph line or part of telegraph line used in the conduct of the business of affording for hire, communication by telegraph, or which licenses, lets, or permits telegraphic communication for hire.  (Mar. 4, 1913, 37 Stat. 976, ch. 150, § 8, par. 1.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 43-219. 1973 Ed., § 43-119.
DC Code § 34-219 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 34 - Public Utilities|Chapter 2 - Definitions Applicable to Subtitle|§ 34-219. “Telegraph line” defined

The term “telegraph line” when used in this subtitle includes conduits, ducts, poles, wires, cables, crossarms, instruments, machinery, appliances, and all devices, real estate, franchises, easements, apparatus, fixtures, property, and routes used, operated, controlled, or owned by any telegraph corporation to facilitate the business of affording communication by telegraph for hire.  (Mar. 4, 1913, 37 Stat. 976, ch. 150, § 8, par. 1.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 43-220. 1973 Ed., § 43-120.
DC Code § 34-220 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 34 - Public Utilities|Chapter 2 - Definitions Applicable to Subtitle|§ 34-220. “Telephone corporation” defined

The term “telephone corporation” when used in this subtitle includes every corporation, company, association, joint-stock company or association, partnership, and persons, their lessees, trustees, or receivers, appointed by any court whatsoever, owning, operating, controlling, or managing any plant, wires, poles for the reception, transmission, or communication of messages by telephone, telephonic apparatus or instruments, or any telephone line or part of telephone line, used in the conduct of the business of affording telephonic communication for hire, or which licenses, lets, or permits telephonic communication for hire.  (Mar. 4, 1913, 37 Stat. 976, ch. 150, § 8, par. 1.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 43-217. 1973 Ed., § 43-117.
DC Code § 34-221 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 34 - Public Utilities|Chapter 2 - Definitions Applicable to Subtitle|§ 34-221. “Telephone line” defined

The term “telephone line” when used in this subtitle includes conduits, ducts, poles, wires, cables, crossarms, receivers, transmitters, instruments, machines, and appliances, and all devices, real estate, franchises, easements, apparatus, fixtures, property, appurtenances, and routes used, operated, controlled, or owned by any telephone corporation to facilitate the business of affording telephonic communication for hire, or which licenses, lets, or permits telephonic communication.  (Mar. 4, 1913, 37 Stat. 976, ch. 150, § 8, par. 1.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 43-218. 1973 Ed., § 43-118. Section References This section is referenced in § 34-2602. Cross References Public utility environmental impact statement, “action” defined, see § 34-2602.
DC Code § 34-222 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 34 - Public Utilities|Chapter 2 - Definitions Applicable to Subtitle|§ 34-222. “Waterpower company” defined. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Mar. 4, 1913, 37 Stat. 976, ch. 150, § 8, par. 1; May 9, 2000, D.C. Law 13-107, § 201(b)(6), 47 DCR 1091.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 43-216. 1973 Ed., § 43-116. Cross References Failure to obey Commission, penalties, see §§ 34-706 to 34-708. General provisions, construction and severability of law, see § 34-403. Separability clauses, see §§ 34-405 and 34-406.
DC Code § 34-302 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 34 - Public Utilities|Chapter 3 - Gas and Electric Corporations|§ 34-302. Approval of construction of gas or electric plant

No person shall begin the construction of a gas plant or an electric plant without first having obtained the permission and approval of the Commission.  (Mar. 4, 1913, 37 Stat. 987, ch. 150, § 8, par. 56; May 9, 2000, D.C. Law 13-107, § 201(l), 47 DCR 1091.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 43-1002. 1973 Ed., § 43-602. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 13-107 rewrote the section which formerly provided: “No gas corporation or electrical corporation shall begin the construction of a gas plant or electric plant without first having obtained the permission and approval of the Commission.”
DC Code § 34-302.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 34 - Public Utilities|Chapter 3 - Gas and Electric Corporations|§ 34-302.01. Rule for purchases of distribution transformers

The Commission shall adopt a rule in accordance with § 8-1771.06.  (Mar. 4, 1913, ch. 150, § 8, par. 56A; as added Dec. 11, 2007, D.C. Law 17-64, § 8, 54 DCR 10964.)
DC Code § 34-304 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 34 - Public Utilities|Chapter 3 - Gas and Electric Corporations|§ 34-304. Excessive charges a complete defense in suit to collect for gas or electricity furnished

If it be alleged and established in an action brought in any court for the collection of any charge for gas or electricity that a price has been demanded in excess of that fixed by the Commission or by statute no recovery shall be had therein, but the fact that such excessive charges have been made shall be a complete defense to such action.  (Mar. 4, 1913, 37 Stat. 987, ch. 150, § 8, par. 58.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 43-1004. 1973 Ed., § 43-604. Cross References Gas companies, removal of meters, notice, see § 34-1606.
DC Code § 34-305 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 34 - Public Utilities|Chapter 3 - Gas and Electric Corporations|§ 34-305. Appointment and removal of inspectors and assistant inspectors of gas and meters

The appointment and power to remove the Inspector of Gas and Meters and Assistant Inspectors of Gas and Meters from office is hereby vested in the Commission. All the powers and duties of such inspectors conferred and imposed by statute shall be exercised and performed under the supervision and control of the Commission.  (Mar. 4, 1913, 37 Stat. 987, ch. 150, § 8, par. 59.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 43-1005. 1973 Ed., § 43-605.
DC Code § 34-306 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 34 - Public Utilities|Chapter 3 - Gas and Electric Corporations|§ 34-306. Inspector of Gas and Meters to transfer books to Commission

The Inspector of Gas and Meters provided for by law prior to March 4, 1913, shall transfer and deliver to the Commission all books, maps, papers, records, apparatus, and the property of whatsoever description in his possession, and said Commission is authorized to take possession of all books, maps, papers, records, apparatus, and property of whatsoever description.  (Mar. 4, 1913, 37 Stat. 988, ch. 150, § 8, par. 60.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 43-1006. 1973 Ed., § 43-606.
DC Code § 34-131 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 34 - Public Utilities|Chapter 3A - General provisions after October 12, 2021|§ 34-131. General provisions after October 12, 2021

 *NOTE: This section was added by emergency legislation that will expire on October 22, 2021.*  (a) After October 12, 2021, and except as otherwise prohibited by §§ 34-1271.01 and 34-2002.01, a company shall not disconnect, suspend, or degrade service, for non-payment of a bill, any fees for service or equipment, or any other charges, if: (1) The company has failed to engage the customer as required under § 34-132; (2 The customer owes less than $600; (3) The customer has entered into a payment plan with the company and either is meeting the terms of the payment plan or is less than 2 months behind the terms of the payment plan; (4) Prior to October 12, 2021, the customer has requested to enter into a payment plan with the company and fewer than 45 days have elapsed following the customer's initial request; or (5) The Mayor has certified or the customer has provided documentary evidence that the customer qualifies for utility disconnection relief and not more than 90 days have elapsed since October 12, 2021. (b) Not funded. (c) Not funded. (d) By August 9, 2021, the Mayor shall, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, promulgate emergency rules to implement this subsection, including guidance on the District's and the companies' responsibilities under this subsection.  (July 24, 2021, D.C. Act 24-125, §§ 3(k), 7(a), 68 DCR 007342.)  Applicability Applicability of : § 7 of D.C. Act 24-125 provided that the creation of subsections (b) and (c) of this section this section by § 3(k) of D.C. Act 24-125 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented. Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 3(k) of Public Emergency Extension and Eviction and Utility Moratorium Phasing Emergency Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-125, July 24, 2021, 68 DCR 007342).
DC Code § 34-132 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 34 - Public Utilities|Chapter 3A - General provisions after October 12, 2021|§ 34-132. Notice to customers

 *NOTE: This section was added by emergency legislation that will expire on October 22, 2021.*  (a) A company shall provide notice, as described in subsection (d) of this section, to a customer regarding the customer's account at least 60 days in advance of disconnecting, suspending, or degrading service, inclusive of disconnection procedures in section 311 of Title 15 of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations (15 DCMR § 311). (b)(1) On or before October 12, 2021, a company shall provide notice as described in subsection (d) of this section to customers with a bill past due. Notice under this paragraph shall be mailed to the customer in hard copy and the phrase "PAST DUE" shall be clearly printed on the bill or envelope. (2) Notice under this subsection shall take the form of a flyer included in monthly customer bills or prominent language on the bill and be included in both hard-copy and electronic-form bills. (c) A past due or disconnection notice sent to a customer by a company shall include notice as described in subsection (d) of this section. (d) Notice under [this section] shall be issued in at least English and Spanish. The notice shall include information on: (1) The availability of payment assistance programs; (2) Information on eligibility for payment assistance programs and the process to apply to each payment assistance program; (3) The right of customers to remain eligible for relief from disconnection, suspension, or degradation of service; provided, that they are eligible for relief under § 34-131(a)(5); and (4) A customer's right to contact OPC for assistance with negotiating a payment plan on the customer's behalf. (e) The Public Service Commission and Board of Directors of the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority ("DC Water Board of Directors") may issue regulations regarding customer engagement criteria and customer notice requirements consistent with § 34-131.  (July 24, 2021, D.C. Act 24-125, § 3(k), 68 DCR 007342.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 3(k) of Public Emergency Extension and Eviction and Utility Moratorium Phasing Emergency Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-125, July 24, 2021, 68 DCR 007342).
DC Code § 34-133 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 34 - Public Utilities|Chapter 3A - General provisions after October 12, 2021|§ 34-133. Restration of service

 *NOTE: This section was added by emergency legislation that will expire on October 22, 2021.*  (a) For a period of 90 days beginning on October 12, 2021, a company shall restore service to a customer when the customer makes a payment to the company of at least $10; provided, that the customer enters into a payment plan pursuant to § 34-1151, or makes a showing that the utility was disconnected improperly pursuant to this act (D.C. Law 2). Amounts paid by a customer pursuant to this subsection shall be applied in full to reduce the amounts owed by the customer to the company. (b)(1) When a customer whose service has been disconnected, suspended, or degraded for nonpayment is certified by the Mayor or documented by the customer to be eligible for utility disconnection relief under § 34-131(a)(5), a company shall reconnect the customer without charge. (2) A company shall reconnect a customer under subparagraph (A) of this paragraph within 24 hours of receiving notice that the customer is qualified for utility disconnection relief under § 34-131(a)(5).  (July 24, 2021, D.C. Act 24-125, § 3(k), 68 DCR 007342.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 3(k) of Public Emergency Extension and Eviction and Utility Moratorium Phasing Emergency Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-125, July 24, 2021, 68 DCR 007342).