As used in this part 2, unless the context otherwise requires:(1) 'Cooperative electric association' shall have the same meaning as in section 40-9.5-102.(2) 'Electric distribution facilities' means all or any portion of the electric lines and facilities of a cooperative electric association used or capable of being used in serving ultimate consumers, but the term does not include transmission lines, feeder lines, and substation facilities, or portions thereof, which are necessary for the integration and operation of portions of the association's electric system which are located outside a municipality or the area annexed by a municipality, nor does the term include transformers, meters, and associated metering equipment.(3) 'Municipality' means a statutory or home rule town, city, or city and county.L. 86: Entire part added, p. 1160, § 1, effective May 27.