Ala. Admin. Code r. 770-X-5-.01
Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024
Section 770-X-5-.01 - Application of Rules(1) The telephone service rules promulgated herein shall apply to all telephone utilities, including local exchange companies, resellers (local and toll), interexchange carriers, customer-owned, coin-operated telephone service providers, and all providers of telecommunications service operating within the State of Alabama under the jurisdiction of the Alabama Public Service Commission. (a) These rules govern the furnishing of communication services and facilities to the public by utilities subject to the jurisdiction of the Commission. The purpose of these rules is to establish reasonable service standards to the end that adequate and satisfactory service will be rendered to the public.(b) If unreasonable hardship to a utility or to a customer results from the application of any rule herein prescribed, application may be made to the Commission for the modification of the rule or for temporary or permanent exemption from its requirements.(c) The adoption of these rules by the Commission shall in no way preclude altering or amending them.(d) These rules shall in no way relieve any utility from any of its duties under the laws of this State or from any other rules or directives of this Commission.1. Rules on deposits, billings, and other provisions are found in the general rules.2. Minimum filing requirements have been adopted for general rate increases by smaller telephone companies, but are not reproduced herein.(e) Tariffs shall be filed in accordance with these rules and shall adopt the provisions herein.Ala. Admin. Code r. 770-X-5-.01
Effective June, 1968. Amended April, 1988. Filed with LRS February 5, 2 013. Filed for Codification in the Alabama Administrative Code by the Alabama Public Service Commission on February 5, 2013, pursuant to the Code of Ala. 1975, § 41-22-7.Author: Alabama Public Service Commission
Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 37-2-3, 37-2-10.