Pennsylvania § 1101 - Organization of public utilities and beginning of service.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 1101 — Organization of public utilities and beginning of service., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1101. Organization of public utilities and beginning of service.
Upon the application of any proposed public utility and the approval of such application by the commission evidenced by its certificate of public convenience first had and obtained, it shall be lawful for any such proposed public utility to begin to offer, render, furnish, or supply service within this Commonwealth. The commission's certificate of public convenience granted under the authority of this section shall include a description of the nature of the service and of the territory in which it may be offered, rendered, furnished or supplied.
Cross References. Section 1101 is referred to in section 1104 of this title.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 1101
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 1101 cover?
Section 1101 ("Organization of public utilities and beginning of service.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. 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 Pennsylvania § 1101?
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Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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