Alabama § 37-4-102 - When Certificate Required; Rules Governing Issuance; Form of Application.
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§ 37-4-102. When Certificate Required; Rules Governing Issuance; Form of Application.
No person shall begin or continue the construction or operation of any radio utility system, or any geographical extension thereof, or acquire ownership or control thereof either directly or indirectly without first obtaining from the public service commission a certificate that the present or future public convenience and necessity requires or will require such construction, operation, geographical extension or acquisition. The commission is authorized to prescribe appropriate and reasonable rules and regulations governing the issuance of such certificates and is authorized to prescribe the appropriate form of applications for such certificates.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 37-4-102
What does Code of Alabama § 37-4-102 cover?
Section 37-4-102 ("When Certificate Required; Rules Governing Issuance; Form of Application.") 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 § 37-4-102?
A common citation format is "Code of Alabama § 37-4-102" (Alabama). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Alabama law?
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