Alabama § 37-1-50 - Certificate for Abandonment of Service.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 37-1-50 — Certificate for Abandonment of Service., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 37-1-50. Certificate for Abandonment of Service.
No utility shall abandon all or any portion of its service to the public except ordinary discontinuance of service for nonpayment of charges, nonuser and similar reasons in the usual course of business, unless and until written application is first made to the commission for the issuance of a certificate that the present or future public convenience or necessity permits such abandonment and the issuance of such a certificate. Upon the filing of such application and after a hearing of all parties interested, the commission may or may not, in its discretion, issue such certificate.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 37-1-50
What does Code of Alabama § 37-1-50 cover?
Section 37-1-50 ("Certificate for Abandonment of Service.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Alabama § 37-1-50?
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Is this the official text of Alabama law?
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