§ 58-7-10 Rights, powers and privileges of telegraph and telephone companies conferred on pipeline companies; exception
§ 58-7-20 Rights, powers and privileges of telegraph and telephone companies conferred on water companies
§ 58-7-25 Right to repurchase unused condemned property
§ 58-7-30 Water companies may condemn land for waterworks
§ 58-7-40 Water companies may contract with municipalities or public service districts to collect charges for sewage disposal and to disconnect water service for nonpayment of sewer charges
§ 58-7-50 Lease of property of gas company
§ 58-7-60 Unlawful appropriation of gas; penalties
§ 58-7-70 Wrongful use of gas and interference with gas meters; penalties

Terms Used In South Carolina Code > Title 58 > Chapter 7 - Special Provisions Affecting Gas, Water or Pipeline Companies

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • lands: as used in this chapter shall be held to cover and include railroads and all property assessed for benefits. See South Carolina Code 49-19-40
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • Liabilities: The aggregate of all debts and other legal obligations of a particular person or legal entity.