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South Carolina Code > Title 58 > Chapter 9 - Telephone, Telegraph And Express Companies


Current as of: 2009
§ 58-9-10Definitions
§ 58-9-20Companies subject to Articles 1 through 13 of this chapter even before commencing operations
§ 58-9-30Municipal rights, powers and privileges under Constitution not impaired
§ 58-9-40Municipal police regulations and ordinances not affected
§ 58-9-50Articles 1 through 13 of this chapter not applicable to interstate commerce
§ 58-9-200Definitions
§ 58-9-210Rates shall be just and reasonable
§ 58-9-220Repealed by 1983 Act No. 138 Section 21, eff June 15, 1983
§ 58-9-230Schedules shall be adhered to
§ 58-9-240Permitted free or reduced rates
§ 58-9-250Unreasonable preferences and differences in rates or service shall not be made; reasonable classifications may be established
§ 58-9-260Facilities and equipment shall be maintained in adequate manner
§ 58-9-270Extensions of existing facilities
§ 58-9-280Certificate of public convenience and necessity shall be obtained prior to construction, operation or extension of plant or system; exceptions
§ 58-9-285Regulation of bundled offerings
§ 58-9-290Interchange of service
§ 58-9-295Agreements limiting other communications providers from access to rights-of-way prohibited; penalties
§ 58-9-297Relief from obligation to provide communications services
§ 58-9-300Abandonment of service
§ 58-9-310Sale or other disposition of property, powers, franchises or privileges
§ 58-9-320Transactions with affiliates
§ 58-9-330Participation in profits from efficiency
§ 58-9-340System of accounts
§ 58-9-350Depreciation and retirement charges
§ 58-9-360Restrictions on capitalization for rate-making purposes
§ 58-9-370Annual and special reports
§ 58-9-380Office in State
§ 58-9-390Compliance with rules and regulations
§ 58-9-510Changes in phone rates
§ 58-9-520Change in telephone rates initiated by utility; notice
§ 58-9-530Dispensing with thirty days' notice of rate change
§ 58-9-540Hearing on new schedule of rates; time for Commission action
§ 58-9-550Repealed by 1983 Act No. 138, eff June 15, 1983
§ 58-9-560Repealed by 1983 Act No. 138, Section 21, eff June 15, 1983
§ 58-9-570Factors which Commission shall consider in determining rates
§ 58-9-575Alternative means of regulating telephone utilities
§ 58-9-576Election by LEC (local exchange carrier); alternative forms of regulation; duties of LEC
§ 58-9-577Approval of alternative form of regulation; conditions and effect of approval
§ 58-9-580Repealed by 1983 Act No. 138, Section 21, eff June 15, 1983
§ 58-9-585Alternative means of regulating interexchange telecommunications carrier
§ 58-9-710Orders for more reasonable, adequate and efficient service
§ 58-9-720Miscellaneous regulations
§ 58-9-730Fixing value of utility
§ 58-9-740Reparation orders
§ 58-9-750Suit to enforce reparation order
§ 58-9-760Joint investigations, hearings and orders with other state or Federal boards or commissions
§ 58-9-770Suits to discontinue or prevent violation of law or order
§ 58-9-780Investigations
§ 58-9-790Inspections of property; audits of records; examinations of officers and employees
§ 58-9-800Inspection and copying of tax returns, reports and other information
§ 58-9-810Promulgation of rules and regulations
§ 58-9-820Enforcement powers generally
§ 58-9-830Enumeration of powers not exclusive
§ 58-9-840Repealed by 2006 Act No. 318, Section 233, eff May 24, 2006
§ 58-9-1010Hearing before one or more commissioners; approval of determination, ruling or order
§ 58-9-1020Employment and duties of special agent or examiner
§ 58-9-1030Administration of oaths, examination of witnesses and certification of official acts
§ 58-9-1040Issuance of subpoenas and other process
§ 58-9-1050Self incrimination; immunity
§ 58-9-1060Taking of depositions
§ 58-9-1070Production of books and other records
§ 58-9-1080Filing of petitions
§ 58-9-1090Service of petition
§ 58-9-1100Service of pleadings or notices
§ 58-9-1110Dismissal of petition without hearing
§ 58-9-1120Types of hearings
§ 58-9-1130Conduct of hearings and like proceedings
§ 58-9-1140Time and place of hearing; notice thereof
§ 58-9-1150Parties who may participate in hearings
§ 58-9-1160Findings and orders; sufficiency; service
§ 58-9-1170Effective date of order
§ 58-9-1180Rescission or amendment of orders or decisions
§ 58-9-1190Record of proceedings
§ 58-9-1200Rehearings
§ 58-9-1210Contempt of Commission
§ 58-9-1220Fees and mileage allowances of witnesses and officers
§ 58-9-1230Certified copies of documents and orders as evidence
§ 58-9-1240Rules governing pleadings, practice and procedure
§ 58-9-1410Appeals; vacating or setting aside order of commission
§ 58-9-1420Repealed by 2006 Act No. 387, Section 54, eff. July 1, 2006
§ 58-9-1430Stay or suspension of order pending review
§ 58-9-1440Repealed by 2006 Act No. 387, Section 54, eff. July 1, 2006
§ 58-9-1450Commission's orders presumed lawful and reasonable
§ 58-9-1610Penalties for violation of Articles 1 through 13 of this chapter
§ 58-9-1620Each violation and each day of continuing violation deemed a separate offense
§ 58-9-1630Principals responsible for acts of agents
§ 58-9-1640Penalties shall be cumulative
§ 58-9-1650Actions to recover penalties
§ 58-9-1810Duty to receive and transmit telegrams
§ 58-9-1820Liability for messages in cipher
§ 58-9-1830Common carriers of intelligence shall not require contract limiting its liability
§ 58-9-1840Delivery of certain messages
§ 58-9-1850Free delivery of messages in certain cities
§ 58-9-1860Liability for negligence causing mental anguish or suffering
§ 58-9-2010Telephone and telegraph wires shall be erected and maintained so as to protect persons and property
§ 58-9-2020Authorization to construct, maintain and operate lines in State
§ 58-9-2030Condemnation powers generally
§ 58-9-2150Delivery of messages between points in this State
§ 58-9-2160Action for damages for failure to deliver message between points in this State
§ 58-9-2200Definitions
§ 58-9-2210Cable service franchise agreement authority
§ 58-9-2220Retail telecommunications services business license taxes; maximum rates
§ 58-9-2230Public rights-of-way franchise, consent and administrative fees; authorized taxes; mobile telecommunications services
§ 58-9-2240Regulatory control by local government
§ 58-9-2250Existing consent agreements
§ 58-9-2260Enforcement of ordinances or practices conflicting with article
§ 58-9-2270Customer bill disclosure of business license tax
§ 58-9-2310Repealed by 1989 Act No. 184, Section 10, eff June 8, 1989
§ 58-9-2320Repealed by 1989 Act No. 184, Section 10, eff June 8, 1989
§ 58-9-2510Definitions
§ 58-9-2520Statewide access program
§ 58-9-2530Funding; telephone surcharge; relay service user charges
§ 58-9-2540Advisory committee
§ 58-9-2550Distribution systems
§ 58-9-2600Purpose of article
§ 58-9-2610Definitions
§ 58-9-2620Duties and restrictions; cost and rate computations; accounting requirements
§ 58-9-2630Tax collections and payments
§ 58-9-2650Liability insurance rates

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