North Dakota § 49-01-12.1 - Public utility fee
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 49-01-12.1 — Public utility fee, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 49-01-12.1. Public utility fee
1. The commission shall assess each electric and gas utility a fee in proportion to the utility's respective gross operating revenues from the retail sale of gas and electric service within the state during the preceding calendar year. The total of the combined assessments may not exceed three hundred thousand dollars per biennium. The fee must be paid quarterly and deposited in the public service commission program fund. 2. In January of each year, each electric and gas public utility shall file with the public service commission the amount of gross receipts derived from the company's customers within the state during the preceding calendar year. The commission shall review the gross receipts annually and adjust the fee for each utility in proportion to the gross operating revenues.
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 49-01-12.1
What does North Dakota Century Code § 49-01-12.1 cover?
Section 49-01-12.1 ("Public utility fee") is part of the North Dakota Century Code, the codified statutory law of North Dakota. 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 North Dakota § 49-01-12.1?
A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 49-01-12.1" (North Dakota). 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 North Dakota law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the North Dakota official source linked on this page or consult a licensed North Dakota attorney.
How does North Dakota § 49-01-12.1 apply to my situation?
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