(a) Except as provided in subsection (b), an order affecting rates of service may be entered by the commission without a formal public hearing in the case of a distribution cooperative with less than five thousand (5,000) customers.(b) The commission shall require a formal public hearing on any petition or complaint filed concerning a distribution cooperative with less than five thousand (5,000) customers upon motion of any of the following:(1) The utility consumer counselor.(2) A public or municipal corporation.(3) Ten (10) individuals, firms, corporations, limited liability companies, or associations.(4) Ten (10) complainants of any class described in subdivision (3).As added by P.L.121-1987, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.8-1993, SEC.126.
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