Alabama § 37-7-18 - Charges for Services Rendered.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 37-7-18 — Charges for Services Rendered., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 37-7-18. Charges for Services Rendered.
A corporation formed under this chapter shall have power to charge reasonable fees, rents, tolls, prices and other charges for service rendered which shall be sufficient at all times to pay all operating and maintenance expenses necessary or desirable for the prudent conduct and operation of its business and the principal of and interest on such obligations as the corporation may have issued or assumed in the performance of the purpose for which it was formed, and the revenues and receipts of a corporation shall first be devoted to such operating and maintenance expenses and to the payment of such principal and interest and thereafter to such reserves for improvement, new construction, depreciation and contingencies as the board may from time to time prescribe. Revenues and receipts not needed for these purposes shall be returned to the members, either in cash or in payment of past due or current charges for energy, as the board may decide, in proportion to the gross operating revenues received from each, or such return may be made by way of a general rate reduction to members, if the board so elects.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 37-7-18
What does Code of Alabama § 37-7-18 cover?
Section 37-7-18 ("Charges for Services Rendered.") 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 § 37-7-18?
A common citation format is "Code of Alabama § 37-7-18" (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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How does Alabama § 37-7-18 apply to my situation?
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