Guam § 12117 - Public Hearings.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 12117 — Public Hearings., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12117. Public Hearings.
(a) The Commission shall hold at least three (3) public
hearings on any change in proposed rates or charges. One (1) of
the public hearings shall be held in a location in Northern Guam,
one (1) of the public hearings shall be held in a location in
Central Guam, and one (1) of the public hearings shall be held in
a location in Southern Guam. The notice of public hearing herein
provided for shall plainly state the rates, charges or assessment
costs proposed to be established, abandoned, modified or
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departed from, and the proposed effective date thereof.
(b) No hearings shall be held unless notice of the hearing,
with the purpose stated thereof and the date, time and place at
which it will be held has been advertised not less than once in
each of three (3) weeks in a newspaper of general circulation on
Guam, the first publication being not more than twenty-one (21)
days before the scheduled hearing, and the last publication being
not less than two (2) days before the scheduled hearing.
(c) The Public Utility shall notify its consumers of the
proposed change in rates in the normal billing process not less
than three (3) weeks before the date set for the public hearing.
The Commission may use additional media, such as radio or
television, to advise the public if it finds it necessary to do so.
The Commission shall also accept written testimony on the
proposed rate increase from the public after the public hearings
have been conducted.
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 12117
What does Guam Code Annotated § 12117 cover?
Section 12117 ("Public Hearings.") is part of the Guam Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Guam. 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 Guam § 12117?
A common citation format is "Guam Code Annotated § 12117" (Guam). 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 Guam law?
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How does Guam § 12117 apply to my situation?
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