Michigan Compiled Laws Act 419 Of 1919 Michigan Public Utilities Commission (460.51 - 460.62)

AN ACT to provide for the regulation and control of certain public utilities operated within this state; to create a public utilities commission and to define the powers and duties thereof; to abolish the Michigan railroad commission and to confer the powers and duties thereof on the commission hereby created; to provide for the transfer and completion of matters and proceedings now pending before said railroad commission; and to prescribe penalties for violations of the provisions hereof.

History: 1919, Act 419, Imd. Eff. May 15, 1919

Section 460.51 Repealed. 1993, Act 354, Imd. Eff. Jan. 14, 1994.
Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to public utilities commission.
Section 460.52 Repealed. 1975, Act 82, Imd. Eff. May 20, 1975.
Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to appointment and compensation of officers, employees, engineers, and experts.
Section 460.53, 460.53a Repealed. 1993, Act 354, Imd. Eff. Jan. 14, 1994.
Compiler's Notes: The repealed sections pertained to railroad commmission and equipment of vehicles for transporting employees.
Section 460.54 Public Utilities Commission; Powers And Duties Concerning Rates; Franchise Rights; Municipally Owned Utility.
In addition to the rights, powers and duties vested in and imposed on said commission by the preceding section, its jurisdiction shall be deemed...
Section 460.55 Additional Reports; Verification; Rules Of Commission; Penalties.
In addition to the reports now required to be made by any public utility under the laws of the state relating to the Michigan...
Section 460.56 Books, Records And Accounts Of Public Utility; Examination By Commission; Failure To Obey Order, Penalty; Compulsory Process.
Said commission shall have authority to examine, or cause to be examined, the books, accounts and records kept on behalf of any public utility...
Section 460.57 Principal Office Of Public Utility; Books, Accounts, Papers, And Records; Filing, Printing, And Posting Of Rate Schedules; Approval Of Schedule And Changes Therein; Rules And Regulations.
Any corporation, joint stock company, association, or individual operating a public utility within this state subject to the provisions of this act shall have...
Section 460.58 Complaint; Procedure For Investigation; Contempt; Order Of Commission; Witness Fees.
Upon complaint in writing that any rate, classification, regulation or practice charged, made or observed by any public utility is unjust, inaccurate, or improper,...
Section 460.59 Review Of Order Or Decree.
Any order or decree shall be subject to review in the manner provided for in section 26 of Act No. 300 of the Public...
Section 460.60 Rights Not Conferred.
Nothing herein contained shall be deemed to confer upon any corporation, joint stock company, association or individuals any rights or privileges whatsoever of a...
Section 460.61 Repealed. 1978, Act 272, Imd. Eff. June 29, 1978.
Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to fee for issuance of securities.
Section 460.61a Disposition Of Funds Paid Into State Treasury.
Notwithstanding this or any other act to the contrary, all funds paid into the state treasury under this act shall be credited to a...
Section 460.62 Declaration Of Necessity.
This act is hereby declared immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety. History: 1919, Act 419, Imd. Eff. May...

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