Any provision in a contract that attempts or purports to require arbitration of any dispute arising under §§ 5-79-1 – 5-79-9 is void at the option of the owner.
The provisions of this chapter shall be construed to apply to and affect only public utilities which furnish products or services within the state, and this chapter shall not be construed to extend to any public utility engaged in interstate commerce the government or regulation of which jurisdiction is vested in the interstate commerce commission or other federal board or commission.