§ 58-9-10 Definitions
§ 58-9-20 Companies subject to Articles 1 through 13 of this chapter even before commencing operations
§ 58-9-30 Municipal rights, powers and privileges under Constitution not impaired
§ 58-9-40 Municipal police regulations and ordinances not affected
§ 58-9-50 Articles 1 through 13 of this chapter not applicable to interstate commerce

Terms Used In South Carolina Code > Title 58 > Chapter 9 > Article 1 - Telephone Companies-General Provisions

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.