If a public utility or electric transmission provider engages or is about to engage in construction or operation as described in this chapter without having secured a certificate of public convenience and necessity as required by the provisions of this chapter, or if a public utility or electric transmission provider constructs or extends its line, plant, or system, or supplies, or offers to supply electric service in violation of this chapter, any interested municipality, public authority, utility, electric cooperative corporation, or person, may file a complaint with the commission. The commission acting on the complaint, or upon its own     motion without complaint, with or without notice, may make its order requiring the public utility complained of to cease and desist from the construction or operation or other prohibited activity until the further order of the commission. Upon hearing had after due notice given, the commission shall make an order with respect to the public utility or electric transmission provider and prescribe terms and conditions as are just and reasonable.

Terms Used In North Dakota Code 49-03-05

  • 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.
  • Person: means an individual, organization, government, political subdivision, or government agency or instrumentality. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49