(1) These rules and regulations shall, as appropriate, apply to all water systems and/or wastewater systems which are now, or may hereafter be, subject to the jurisdiction of the Florida Public Service Commission. They are intended to define and promote good utility practices, adequate and efficient service to the public at reasonable cost, and to establish the rights and responsibilities of both the utility and the customer.

Terms Used In Florida Regulations 25-30.011

  • 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.
    (2) No deviation from these rules shall be permitted unless authorized in writing by the Commission.
    (3) It is not intended that any rule or regulation contained herein shall supersede or conflict with an applicable regulation of the Department of Health (DH) or the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). Compliance by a utility with the regulations of the DH or DEP on a particular subject matter shall constitute compliance with such of these rules as relate to the same subject matter except as otherwise ordered by the Commission.
    (4) The adoption of these rules shall not in any way relieve any utility from any of its duties under the laws of this state.
Rulemaking Authority 367.121 FS. Law Implemented 367.121(1) FS. History-New 9-12-74, Formerly 25-10.14, 25-10.014, Amended 11-10-86, 1-31-00.