Sec. 39. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), an order affecting rates of service may be entered by the commission without a formal public hearing in the case of a distribution cooperative with less than five thousand (5,000) customers.

     (b) The commission shall require a formal public hearing on any petition or complaint filed concerning a distribution cooperative with less than five thousand (5,000) customers upon motion of any of the following:

Terms Used In Indiana Code 8-1-13-39

  • commission: refers to the Indiana utility regulatory commission. See Indiana Code 8-1-1-1
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the 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.
(1) The utility consumer counselor.

(2) A public or municipal corporation.

(3) Ten (10) individuals, firms, corporations, limited liability companies, or associations.

(4) Ten (10) complainants of any class described in subdivision (3).

As added by P.L.121-1987, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.8-1993, SEC.126.