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IN Code § 8-1-2.7-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 1. Utilities Generally|Chapter 2.7. Local Water Corporations; Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission Jurisdiction|8-1-2.7-7. Ballots; Form; Eligible Voters; Results

Sec. 7. The board shall distribute secret written ballots to the members or shareholders present at the meeting. The form of the ballots must be as follows:[] YES, I want to withdraw from the jurisdiction of the commission.[] NO, I want to remain under the jurisdiction of the commission.Only those members or shareholders present at the meeting are eligible to vote, and proxy votes are not permitted. Each member or shareholder present is entitled to one (1) vote on the question of withdrawal from commission jurisdiction. If a majority of members or shareholders present vote in favor of the utility withdrawing from commission jurisdiction, the withdrawal becomes effective thirty (30) days after the date of the vote. If less than a majority of the members or shareholders present vote in favor of withdrawal from commission jurisdiction, the utility is prohibited from seeking withdrawal for two (2) years following the date of the vote.As added by P.L.108-1989, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.80-1997, SEC.10; P.L.82-1997, SEC.10; P.L.159-1999, SEC.10.
IN Code § 8-1-2.7-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 1. Utilities Generally|Chapter 2.7. Local Water Corporations; Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission Jurisdiction|8-1-2.7-9. Effect of Withdrawal

Sec. 9. (a) Except as provided under subsection (c) or section 15 of this chapter, when a utility successfully withdraws from commission jurisdiction, the commission does not have authority to regulate the following:(1) Rates and charges.(2) Stocks, bonds, notes, or other evidence of indebtedness.(3) Rules.(4) The annual report filing requirement.(b) When the number of patrons served by a withdrawn utility described in section 1.3(a)(1)(A) or 1.3(a)(2)(A) of this chapter reaches five thousand (5,000), the utility:(1) becomes subject to the annual report filing requirement described in IC 8-1-2-16; and(2) shall immediately notify the commission of the number of patrons served by the utility.Upon receiving notice under subdivision (2), the commission may reassert jurisdiction over the utility, in whole or in part, after notice and hearing if the commission finds that the public interest so requires.(c) As used in this subsection, "utility" refers to a utility described in section 1.3(a)(1)(B) of this chapter that is located in a county having a population of more than sixteen thousand (16,000) but less than seventeen thousand (17,000). When one (1) utility has successfully withdrawn from commission jurisdiction under this chapter, upon the filing of a complaint by another utility that has not withdrawn from commission jurisdiction under this chapter, the commission shall reassert jurisdiction over the withdrawn utility with respect to the withdrawn utility's:(1) rates and charges;(2) rules; and(3) operating and territorial authority;that have been or may be established concerning the purchase of water for resale by the complaining utility from the withdrawn utility. The rates and charges described in subdivision (1) are subject to the requirements of IC 8-1-2-125. The burden of proof that the rates and charges described in subdivision (1) comply with IC 8-1-2-125 is on the withdrawn utility.As added by P.L.108-1989, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.80-1997, SEC.12; P.L.82-1997, SEC.12; P.L.159-1999, SEC.11; P.L.226-2001, SEC.2; P.L.170-2002, SEC.58; P.L.119-2012, SEC.83.
IN Code § 8-1-2.7-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 1. Utilities Generally|Chapter 2.7. Local Water Corporations; Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission Jurisdiction|8-1-2.7-10. Confirmation of Withdrawal

Sec. 10. (a) If a utility successfully withdraws from commission jurisdiction, the board of directors shall, within five (5) days of the meeting, send written confirmation to the secretary of the commission containing the following information:(1) The total membership or number of shareholders of the utility.(2) The total number present at the meeting.(3) The vote totals both for and against withdrawal.(4) Written verification of notice of the meeting.(5) An affidavit, signed by all of the members of the board of directors, stating that all of the requirements of this chapter have been met.(b) If a utility successfully withdraws from commission jurisdiction, the utility is not required to pay the public utility fee imposed under IC 8-1-6.(c) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, a utility described in section 1.3(a)(2) of this chapter that has withdrawn from commission jurisdiction remains subject to commission jurisdiction with regard to the requirements of IC 8-1-2-89(f).(d) Whenever two (2) or more utilities described in section 1.3(a)(1) or 1.3(a)(2) of this chapter propose to consolidate, and at least one (1), but not all of the utilities have withdrawn from commission jurisdiction, then the following apply:(1) For purposes of the consolidation, all of the utilities are under the commission's jurisdiction.(2) The new corporation that is formed as a result of the consolidation is under the commission's jurisdiction for all purposes and must fully comply with this chapter in order to withdraw from commission jurisdiction.(e) If two (2) or more utilities described in section 1.3(a)(1)(C) or 1.3(a)(2)(C) of this chapter propose to consolidate, and all of the cooperatives have withdrawn from commission jurisdiction, the new utility continues to operate outside the commission's jurisdiction under the terms of this section.(f) The commission's approval is not required for consolidation of two (2) or more utilities that have all withdrawn from commission jurisdiction.As added by P.L.108-1989, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.80-1997, SEC.13; P.L.82-1997, SEC.13; P.L.159-1999, SEC.12.
IN Code § 8-1-2.7-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 1. Utilities Generally|Chapter 2.7. Local Water Corporations; Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission Jurisdiction|8-1-2.7-11. Petition to Return to Commission Jurisdiction; Referendum; Ballot Form

Sec. 11. (a) Whenever the members or shareholders of a utility desire to return to commission jurisdiction, they must petition the commission. A petition signed by:(1) at least fifteen percent (15%) of the members or shareholders; or(2) the board of directors of the utility;must first be submitted to the commission, informing that body of the utility's intent to conduct a referendum concerning the return to commission jurisdiction. The procedures outlined in sections 2 through 7 of this chapter must be followed when conducting a referendum under this section, except that the form of the ballots must be as follows:[] YES, I want to return to the jurisdiction of the commission.[] NO, I want to remain outside of the jurisdiction of the commission.(b) The question of returning to commission jurisdiction may not be submitted to the members or shareholders within four (4) years after the date the utility withdrew from commission jurisdiction.As added by P.L.108-1989, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.80-1997, SEC.14; P.L.82-1997, SEC.14; P.L.159-1999, SEC.13.
IN Code § 8-1-2.7-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 1. Utilities Generally|Chapter 2.7. Local Water Corporations; Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission Jurisdiction|8-1-2.7-12. Return to Commission Jurisdiction

Sec. 12. If a utility returns to commission jurisdiction, the commission assumes jurisdiction thirty (30) days after the date of the vote over the following:(1) Rates and charges.(2) Stocks, bonds, notes, or other evidence of indebtedness.(3) Rules.(4) The annual report filing requirement.If less than a majority of the members or shareholders present vote in favor of returning to commission jurisdiction, a referendum on the question may not be conducted for four (4) years following the date of the vote.As added by P.L.108-1989, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.80-1997, SEC.15; P.L.82-1997, SEC.15; P.L.159-1999, SEC.14.
IN Code § 8-1-2.7-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 1. Utilities Generally|Chapter 2.7. Local Water Corporations; Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission Jurisdiction|8-1-2.7-13. Confirmation of Return to Commission Jurisdiction

Sec. 13. If a utility attempts to return to commission jurisdiction, the board of directors shall, within five (5) days following the meeting, send written confirmation to the secretary of the commission containing the following information:(1) The total membership or number of shareholders of the utility.(2) The total number present at the meeting.(3) The vote totals both for and against the return.(4) Written verification of notice of the meeting.(5) An affidavit, signed by all the members of the board of directors, stating that all of the requirements of this chapter have been met.As added by P.L.108-1989, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.82-1997, SEC.16; P.L.80-1997, SEC.16; P.L.159-1999, SEC.15.
IN Code § 8-1-2.7-14 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 1. Utilities Generally|Chapter 2.7. Local Water Corporations; Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission Jurisdiction|8-1-2.7-14. Annual Reports of Utility Before Return to Commission Jurisdiction

Sec. 14. When a utility returns to commission jurisdiction, the commission may order the utility to file an annual report of the operation of its plant for each of the three (3) calendar years immediately preceding its return to commission jurisdiction on a form prescribed by the commission.As added by P.L.108-1989, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.80-1997, SEC.17; P.L.82-1997, SEC.17; P.L.159-1999, SEC.16.
IN Code § 8-1-2.7-14.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 1. Utilities Generally|Chapter 2.7. Local Water Corporations; Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission Jurisdiction|8-1-2.7-14.5. Failure to Follow Procedures for Withdrawal From or Return to Commission's Jurisdiction

Sec. 14.5. (a) This section applies when a utility fails to follow the procedures provided in this chapter for withdrawal from or return to the commission's jurisdiction.(b) To contest compliance with this chapter:(1) parties aggrieved by the decision to withdraw from commission jurisdiction; or(2) other interested parties;must file an action in the circuit or superior court with jurisdiction in the county where the utility has its principal office.(c) An action filed under this section must be filed not later than thirty (30) days after the date of the vote regarding commission jurisdiction over the utility.As added by P.L.159-1999, SEC.17.
IN Code § 8-1-2.7-15 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 1. Utilities Generally|Chapter 2.7. Local Water Corporations; Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission Jurisdiction|8-1-2.7-15. Revocation or Limitation of Withdrawal From Commission Jurisdiction

Sec. 15. (a) This section applies after a utility has properly withdrawn from commission jurisdiction under this chapter.(b) The commission shall revoke or limit the withdrawal from the jurisdiction of the commission of a utility if the lesser of:(1) one hundred (100); or(2) more than fifty percent (50%);of the utility's customers file, individually or collectively, a verified petition with the commission and prove that the public interest requires the commission to revoke or limit the withdrawal from the jurisdiction of the commission.(c) A petition may be filed with the commission under this section at any time following the withdrawal of the utility.As added by P.L.82-1997, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.159-1999, SEC.18.
IN Code § 8-1-2.7-15.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 1. Utilities Generally|Chapter 2.7. Local Water Corporations; Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission Jurisdiction|8-1-2.7-15.5. Policy Review Committee for a Not-for-Profit Utility Providing Water Service

Sec. 15.5. (a) This section applies to a utility that is described in section 1.3(a)(1)(B) of this chapter that has properly withdrawn from commission jurisdiction under this chapter.(b) As used in this section, "committee" refers to a policy review committee established under this section.(c) A policy review committee may be established for a utility if the lesser of:(1) one hundred (100); or(2) more than fifty percent (50%);of the utility's customers file, individually or collectively, with the utility's board of directors, a verified petition under subsection (d) to establish the committee.(d) A petition under this section must provide for the following:(1) A procedure for establishing districts within the utility's service territory and for electing members, who must be customers of the utility residing within the established districts, to serve as members of the committee.(2) The terms of the members of the committee.(3) Procedures by which the committee is authorized to do the following:(A) Receive complaints from customers of the utility concerning:(i) rules and policies established by the utility's board of directors;(ii) the utility's rates and charges;(iii) utility service quality; or(iv) other matters concerning the utility's operations, management, or service, as specifically set forth in the petition.(B) Attempt to negotiate a resolution with the utility's board of directors with respect to a complaint received under clause (A).(C) Seek mediation to be overseen by the office of the attorney general with respect to complaints that are not resolved through negotiations described in clause (B).(4) Other matters that the petitioners consider appropriate with respect to the utility's operations, management, or service.(e) The attorney general may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2, including emergency rules in the manner provided under IC 4-22-2-37.1, to implement this section.As added by P.L.233-2017, SEC.10.
IN Code § 8-1-2.8-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 1. Utilities Generally|Chapter 2.8. Dual Party Relay Services for Persons Who Are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or Speech Impaired|8-1-2.8-1. "Ada"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "ADA" refers to the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (47 U.S.C. 225).As added by P.L.75-1991, SEC.1.
IN Code § 8-1-2.8-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 1. Utilities Generally|Chapter 2.8. Dual Party Relay Services for Persons Who Are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or Speech Impaired|8-1-2.8-2. "Commission"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "commission" refers to the Indiana utility regulatory commission.As added by P.L.75-1991, SEC.1.
IN Code § 8-1-2.8-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 1. Utilities Generally|Chapter 2.8. Dual Party Relay Services for Persons Who Are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or Speech Impaired|8-1-2.8-3. "Dual Party Relay Services"

Sec. 3. (a) As used in this chapter, "dual party relay services" means telecommunications transmission services that provide the ability for a person who has a hearing impairment or speech impairment to engage in communication with a hearing person in a manner that is functionally equivalent to the ability of an individual who does not have a hearing impairment or speech impairment to communicate using voice communication services.(b) The term includes services that enable two-way communication between a person who uses a telecommunications device for individuals who are deaf or other nonvoice terminal and a person who does not use such a device.As added by P.L.75-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.27-2006, SEC.28; P.L.99-2007, SEC.31.
IN Code § 8-1-2.8-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 1. Utilities Generally|Chapter 2.8. Dual Party Relay Services for Persons Who Are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or Speech Impaired|8-1-2.8-4. "Fcc"

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "FCC" refers to the Federal Communications Commission.As added by P.L.75-1991, SEC.1.
IN Code § 8-1-2.8-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 1. Utilities Generally|Chapter 2.8. Dual Party Relay Services for Persons Who Are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or Speech Impaired|8-1-2.8-5. "Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or Speech Impaired Person"

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "deaf, hard of hearing, or speech impaired person" means a person who is so certified by a licensed physician, an otolaryngologist, a speech language pathologist, an audiologist, or a qualified state agency.As added by P.L.75-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.109-2012, SEC.3.
IN Code § 8-1-2.8-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 1. Utilities Generally|Chapter 2.8. Dual Party Relay Services for Persons Who Are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or Speech Impaired|8-1-2.8-6. "Indiana Telephone Relay Access Corporation for the Hearing and Speech Impaired"

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "Indiana Telephone Relay Access Corporation for the Hearing and Speech Impaired" or "InTRAC" means a corporation formed under IC 23-7-1.1 (before its repeal on August 1, 1991) or IC 23-17 that meets the requirements of section 18 of this chapter.As added by P.L.75-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.1-2010, SEC.39.
IN Code § 8-1-2.8-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 1. Utilities Generally|Chapter 2.8. Dual Party Relay Services for Persons Who Are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or Speech Impaired|8-1-2.8-7. "Local Exchange Access Service"

Sec. 7. As used in this chapter, "local exchange access service" means telephone exchange access lines or channels that provide local access to the local telecommunications network to effect the transfer of information.As added by P.L.75-1991, SEC.1.
IN Code § 8-1-2.8-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 1. Utilities Generally|Chapter 2.8. Dual Party Relay Services for Persons Who Are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or Speech Impaired|8-1-2.8-8. "Local Exchange Company"

Sec. 8. As used in this chapter, "local exchange company" or "LEC" refers to any communications service provider (as defined in IC 8-1-2.6-13(b)) that:(1) has a certificate of territorial authority on file with the commission; and(2) is required to provide dual party relay services to deaf, hard of hearing, and speech impaired persons under federal law.As added by P.L.75-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.27-2006, SEC.29; P.L.109-2012, SEC.4.
IN Code § 8-1-2.8-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 1. Utilities Generally|Chapter 2.8. Dual Party Relay Services for Persons Who Are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or Speech Impaired|8-1-2.8-9. "Telephone Company"

Sec. 9. As used in this chapter, "telephone company" means:(1) any natural person, firm, association, corporation, or partnership, owning, leasing, or operating any lines, facilities, or systems used in the furnishing of telephone service; and(2) any common carrier or carrier as those terms are defined in Title IV of the ADA.As added by P.L.75-1991, SEC.1.
IN Code § 8-1-2.8-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 1. Utilities Generally|Chapter 2.8. Dual Party Relay Services for Persons Who Are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or Speech Impaired|8-1-2.8-10. Findings and Declarations

Sec. 10. The general assembly finds and declares the following:(1) That it is in the public interest of the state to promptly provide deaf, hard of hearing, or speech impaired persons with access to telecommunications services that are functionally equivalent to those provided to hearing persons.(2) That Title IV of the ADA mandates that each telephone company providing telephone service within the state must provide dual party relay services on or before July 26, 1993, to deaf, hard of hearing, and speech impaired persons within the territorial area or areas it serves in a manner that meets or exceeds the requirements of regulations prescribed by the FCC.(3) That the most efficient, cost effective, and fair method for LECs to provide dual party relay services to deaf, hard of hearing, and speech impaired persons and to comply with the federal mandate without the use of tax revenues is the establishment of the Indiana Telephone Relay Access Corporation for the Hearing and Speech Impaired under this chapter.(4) That the provision of dual party relay services to deaf, hard of hearing, and speech impaired persons can be enhanced by providing in appropriate circumstances in the sole discretion of the InTRAC telecommunications devices that facilitate access to the dual party relay services.As added by P.L.75-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.80-1996, SEC.1; P.L.27-2006, SEC.30; P.L.109-2012, SEC.5.
IN Code § 8-1-2.8-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 1. Utilities Generally|Chapter 2.8. Dual Party Relay Services for Persons Who Are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or Speech Impaired|8-1-2.8-11. Residential and Business Lines; Surcharge

Sec. 11. Beginning on June 1, 1991, the commission shall require each LEC to impose a monthly surcharge in the amount of five cents ($0.05) on each residential and business line (or line equivalent) of its customers to fund and recover costs for developing and providing dual party relay services that may include in appropriate circumstances in the sole discretion of the InTRAC providing telecommunications devices to deaf, hard of hearing, and speech impaired persons.As added by P.L.75-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.80-1996, SEC.2; P.L.109-2012, SEC.6.
IN Code § 8-1-2.8-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 1. Utilities Generally|Chapter 2.8. Dual Party Relay Services for Persons Who Are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or Speech Impaired|8-1-2.8-12. Adjustment of Surcharge

Sec. 12. (a) The InTRAC may periodically apply to the commission for an adjustment in the amount of the monthly surcharge that a LEC must impose on its customers under this chapter. Before applying to the commission for such an adjustment, the InTRAC must do the following:(1) Employ an independent accounting firm to review its surcharge determinations and to review and audit those accounts of the InTRAC and its members relevant to the surcharge.(2) File with the commission in connection with its application a copy of the report prepared by the accounting firm under subdivision (1).(b) When the InTRAC applies for an adjustment under this section, the commission may perform audits and tests to verify the calculation of the adjustment. However, the sole purpose of audits and tests by the commission must be to assure that the revenue produced by the surcharge is sufficient to cover the costs incurred by the InTRAC in providing services that meet the requirements imposed on telephone companies by the ADA. The costs incurred by the InTRAC include the following:(1) Costs for the development, continued operation and improvement of dual party relay services that may include in appropriate circumstances in the sole discretion of the InTRAC providing telecommunications devices to deaf, hard of hearing, and speech impaired persons.(2) The administrative costs of the InTRAC.(3) The amount of reasonable reserves necessary to meet future costs.(4) The amounts paid by the InTRAC to each LEC to compensate the LEC for collection, inquiry, and other administrative services it provides for the surcharges.(5) The amounts paid by the InTRAC to each LEC to compensate the LEC for the necessary costs incurred by the LEC in facilitating inter-connection with and effecting use of the dual party relay service for their respective customers.(c) It is the intent and purpose of this section that the InTRAC shall have available to it at all times sufficient funding to develop, provide for, and maintain dual party relay services that meet or exceed the requirements imposed by the ADA.As added by P.L.75-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.80-1996, SEC.3; P.L.109-2012, SEC.7.