(1) A corporation formed under this act shall sell to the public the electric energy it generates or transmits and the gas it manufactures, produces, stores, or transmits, upon such reasonable terms, rates, and conditions as determined by the Michigan public service commission. The Michigan public service commission may examine all books and records of the corporation and audit the corporation. Any order of the commission may be reviewed, set aside, modified, or affirmed in the manner provided by law.
    (2) If 1929 PA 9, MCL 483.101 to 483.120, 1929 PA 69, MCL 460.501 to 460.506, or the electric transmission line certification act, 1995 PA 30, MCL 460.561 to 460.575, requires a certificate of necessity to be obtained from the Michigan public service commission, then the corporation shall, before commencing any condemnation proceedings, first make application to, and obtain from the commission a certificate as required under those acts.

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Terms Used In Michigan Laws 486.253

  • Affirmed: In the practice of the appellate courts, the decree or order is declared valid and will stand as rendered in the lower court.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.