Ohio § 4909.45
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 4909.45, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4909.45.
Every gas or natural gas company shall, prior to accepting any rate, price, charge,
toll, or rental fixed by ordinance of a municipal corporation, submit to the legislative
authority of the municipal corporation the following information: (A) A report of its property used and useful in rendering the service to be provided; (B) A complete operating statement of the previous fiscal year, showing in detail all
its receipts, revenues, and incomes from all sources, all of its operating costs and
other expenditures, and any other information the public utility deems applicable; (C) A statement of the income and expense anticipated under the ordinance; (D) A statement of financial condition summarizing assets, liabilities, and net worth; (E) A proposed notice for newspaper publication fully disclosing the substance of the
ordinance. The notice shall further include the average percentage increase in rate that a
representative industrial, commercial, and residential customer will bear should the
ordinance be accepted. Such information and exhibits shall be in the same form as the public utilities commission
by rule may require.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 4909.45
What does Ohio Revised Code § 4909.45 cover?
Section 4909.45 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. 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 Ohio § 4909.45?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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