460.1009 Definitions; N to P.Sec. 9. As used in this act: (a) 'Natural gas provider' means an investor-owned business engaged in the sale and distribution at retail of natural gas within this state whose rates are regulated by the commission. (b) 'Pet coke' means a solid carbonaceous residue produced from a coker after cracking and distillation from petroleum refining operations. (c) 'Provider' means an electric provider or a natural gas provider. (d) 'PURPA' means the public utility regulatory policies act of 1978, Public Law 95-617. History: 2008, Act 295, Imd. Eff. Oct. 6, 2008 ;-- Am. 2016, Act 342, Eff. Apr. 20, 2017 ;-- Am. 2023, Act 235, Eff. Feb. 27, 2024 Compiler's Notes: Enacting section 1 of Act 295 of 2008 provides: 'Enacting section 1. As provided in section 5 of 1846 RS 1, MCL 8.5, this act is severable.'
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