Utah § 54-7-15 - Review or rehearing by commission -- Application -- Procedure -- Prerequisite to court action -- Effect of commission decisions.

Full text of Utah Utah Code § 54-7-15 — Review or rehearing by commission -- Application -- Procedure -- Prerequisite to court action -- Effect of commission decisions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 54-7-15. Review or rehearing by commission -- Application -- Procedure -- Prerequisite to court action -- Effect of commission decisions.

Effective 5/12/2020
54-7-15.  Review or rehearing by commission -- Application -- Procedure -- Prerequisite to court action -- Effect of commission decisions.
(1) Before seeking judicial review of the commission's action, any party, stockholder, bondholder, or other person pecuniarily interested in the public utility who is dissatisfied with an order of the commission shall meet the requirements of this section.
(2)
(a) After any order or decision has been made by the commission, any party to the action or proceeding, any stockholder, bondholder, or other party pecuniarily interested in the public utility affected may apply for rehearing of any matters determined in the action or proceeding.
(b) An applicant may not urge or rely on any ground not set forth in the application in an appeal to any court.
(c) Any application for rehearing not granted by the commission within 30 days is denied.
(d)
(i) If the commission grants any application for rehearing without suspending the order involved, the commission shall issue its decision on rehearing within 30 days after final submission.
(ii) If the commission fails to render its decision on rehearing within 30 days, the order involved is affirmed.
(e) Unless an order of the commission directs that an order is stayed or postponed, an application for review or rehearing does not excuse any corporation or person from complying with and obeying any order or decision of the commission.
(3) Any order or decision on rehearing that abrogates, changes, or modifies an original order or decision has the same effect as an original order or decision, but does not affect any right, or the enforcement of any right, arising from the original order or decision unless ordered by the commission.
(4) An order of the commission, including a decision on rehearing:
(a) has effect only with respect to a public utility that is an actual party to the proceeding in which the order is rendered; and
(b) does not determine any right, privilege, obligation, duty, constraint, burden, or responsibility with respect to a public utility that is not a party to the proceeding in which the order is rendered unless, in accordance with Subsection 63G-3-201(6), the commission makes a rule that incorporates the one or more principles of law that:
(i) are established by the order;
(ii) are not in commission rules at the time of the order; and
(iii) affect the right, privilege, obligation, duty, constraint, burden, or responsibility with respect to the public utility.


Amended by Chapter 23, 2020 General Session

Source: official Utah text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Related Utah Legal Topics

Frequently Asked Questions About Utah § 54-7-15

What does Utah Code § 54-7-15 cover?

Section 54-7-15 ("Review or rehearing by commission -- Application -- Procedure -- Prerequisite to court action -- Effect of commission decisions.") is part of the Utah Code, the codified statutory law of Utah. 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 Utah § 54-7-15?

A common citation format is "Utah Code § 54-7-15" (Utah). 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 Utah law?

No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Utah official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Utah attorney.

How does Utah § 54-7-15 apply to my situation?

Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Utah can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.

Sources & Verification

Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Utah.