§ 65-5-101 Power to fix rates of public utilities
§ 65-5-102 Commission may require filing of schedules
§ 65-5-103 Changes in utility rates, fares, schedules – Implementation of alternative regulatory methods to allow for public utility rate reviews and cost recovery in lieu of a general rate case proceeding
§ 65-5-104 Unjust rate, fare, schedule or classification prohibited
§ 65-5-105 Intrastate rate reductions reflecting tax savings
§ 65-5-106 Operator-assisted telephone services – Carriers whose rates exceed maximum approved rates
§ 65-5-107 Universal service – Funding
§ 65-5-108 Classification of services – Exempt services – Price floor – Maximum rates for non-basic services
§ 65-5-109 Price regulation plan
§ 65-5-110 Commission jurisdiction
§ 65-5-111 Evaluation – Reports by commission
§ 65-5-112 Small and minority-owned telecommunications business participation plan
§ 65-5-113 Assistance program for small and minority-owned businesses
§ 65-5-114 Tennessee Natural Gas Innovation Act
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Terms Used In Tennessee Code > Title 65 > Chapter 5 > Part 1 - Public Utilities

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