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MS HB297

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/16/2018

Primary Sponsor

Noah Sanford

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 77-3-3 of the Mississippi Code to clarify that customer deposits are included in the definition of "rate" under the Public Utilities Act.

  • Modifies the definition of "rate" to explicitly state it includes "customer deposit" along with other compensations, charges, fares, tolls, rentals, and classifications charged by public utilities.

  • Applies to rates charged by public utilities for services including electricity, natural gas, water, sewage, and communications services.

  • Takes effect upon passage.

Legislative Description

Public Utilities Act; clarify that customer deposit is included in definition of "rate."

Last Action

Approved by Governor

3/16/2018

Committee Referrals

Energy2/12/2018
Public Utilities1/2/2018

Full Bill Text

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