69-3-1503. Exemption. A regulated energy utility that has entered into a stipulation agreement with the commission regarding the separation of its nonregulated utility business is exempt from the provisions of this part as long as the stipulation agreement remains effective under a federal bankruptcy court order.

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Terms Used In Montana Code 69-3-1503

  • Bankruptcy: Refers to statutes and judicial proceedings involving persons or businesses that cannot pay their debts and seek the assistance of the court in getting a fresh start. Under the protection of the bankruptcy court, debtors may discharge their debts, perhaps by paying a portion of each debt. Bankruptcy judges preside over these proceedings.
  • commission: means the public service commission provided for in 2-15-2602. See Montana Code 69-1-101
  • Regulated energy utility: means a public utility with more than 100 customers that owns distribution facilities for the distribution of electricity or natural gas to the public and that is regulated by the commission pursuant to this title. See Montana Code 69-3-1501