Virginia § 56-250 - Commission may authorize action by public utility in time of emergency or shortage; plans
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§ 56-250. Commission may authorize action by public utility in time of emergency or shortage; plans
(1) Whenever it shall appear by satisfactory evidence that any public utility furnishing in this State power, heat, light or water cannot supply all of its customers the usual requirements of each by reason of strikes, accidents, want of fuel, or for any other reason, the Commission may authorize such public utility to take such action as, in the opinion of the Commission, will minimize adverse impact on the public health and safety and facilitate restoration of normal service to all customers at the earliest time practicable.
(2) To facilitate implementation of this section, the Commission may require any such public utility to file, as a part of the rules and regulations referred to in § 56-236, its plan for curtailment of service in such a condition of emergency or shortage. Such plans shall be considered and shall take effect in the manner provided in this chapter for the schedules of rates and charges and rules and regulations of public utilities.
1920, p. 232; Michie Code 1942, § 4072a; 1974, c. 478; 1975, c. 358.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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