Oklahoma § 17-160.36 - Enforcement — Penalties
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 17-160.36 — Enforcement — Penalties, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17-160.36. Enforcement — Penalties
A. The Commission shall have authority to enforce violations of
this act for retail electric suppliers that are rate-regulated by
the Corporation Commission. A complaint may be brought to the
Commission at any time. If the Commission determines, after
investigation and an evidentiary hearing, that the retail electric
supplier has violated this act, the Commission may assess a fine
against the utility for contempt as set forth in Section 1 et seq.
of Title 17 of the Oklahoma Statutes and may order such further
action as may be fair, just, and reasonable under the circumstances
of the proceeding.
B. The district court shall have authority to enforce
violations of this act for retail electric suppliers not rateregulated by the Commission and municipal corporations. A petition
may be filed with the district court at any time by an aggrieved
party. If the district court determines, after hearing the matter,
that the retail electric supplier or municipal corporation is in
violation of this act, the district court may order the violation
cease and levy civil charges or penalties against the retail
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 17. Corporation Commission
electric supplier or municipal corporation consistent with the civil
enforcement provisions for contempt as set forth in Section 1 et
seq. of Title 17 of the Oklahoma Statutes and may order such further
action as may be fair, just, and reasonable under the circumstances
of the proceeding.
Added by Laws 2023, c. 330, § 6, eff. Nov. 1, 2023.
NOTE: Editorially renumbered from § 130.36 of this title to provide
consistency in numbering.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 17-160.36
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 17-160.36 cover?
Section 17-160.36 ("Enforcement — Penalties") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. 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 Oklahoma § 17-160.36?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 17-160.36 apply to my situation?
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