North Dakota § 17-05-09 - Public service commission jurisdiction and consultation

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§ 17-05-09. Public service commission jurisdiction and consultation

1. The authority and the transmission facilities built under this chapter, until sold or disposed of by the authority, are exempt from the provisions of title 49 except for chapters 49-22 and 49-22.1. Upon sale or disposal by the authority, transmission facilities built under this chapter are subject to the provisions of title 49. 2. The authority shall consult with the public service commission with respect to the rates charged by the authority for use of its transmission facilities and such rates must thereafter be considered just and reasonable in proceedings before the public service commission pursuant to section 49-05-06. 3. The authority shall conduct its activities in consultation with transmission providers, wind interests, the lignite research council, and other persons having relevant expertise.

Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does North Dakota Century Code § 17-05-09 cover?

Section 17-05-09 ("Public service commission jurisdiction and consultation") 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.

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