North Carolina § 62-137 - Scope of rate case.
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§ 62-137. Scope of rate case.
In setting a hearing on rates upon its own motion, upon complaint, or upon application of a public utility, the Commission shall declare the scope of the hearing by determining whether it is to be a general rate case, under G.S. 62-133, or whether it is to be a case confined to the reasonableness of a specific single rate, a small part of the rate structure, or some classification of users involving questions which do not require a determination of the entire rate structure and overall rate of return. The procedures established in this section shall not be required when pricing alternatives permitted under G.S. 62-134(h) and (j) are adopted. History (1963, c. 1165, s. 1; 1989, c. 112, s. 4.) Legal Periodicals. - For survey of 1978 administrative law, see 57 N.C.L. Rev. 831 (1979).
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Section 62-137 ("Scope of rate case.") is part of the North Carolina General Statutes, the codified statutory law of North Carolina. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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