Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 515-6-1-.02
No person shall construct or operate any line, plant or system, or any extension thereof, or acquire ownership or control thereof, either directly or indirectly, without first obtaining from the Commission a certificate that the present or future public convenience and necessity require, or will require, such construction, operation or acquisition. Any person engaged in the construction or operation of any line, plant, or system, or any extension thereof as of February 17, 1950, shall be entitled to receive such a certificate for the territory being served by such person on February 17, 1950, upon proper proof that such applicant is providing reasonably adequate service, if application therefor is made prior to February 17, 1951.
Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 515-6-1-.02
Ga. L. 1878-79, p. 125; 1907, pp. 72, 75; 1922, pp. 143, 144; 1950, p. 311; 1964, p. 338; 1965, p. 283; 1975, Sec. 2, p. 406.