(1) Whenever any increase is proposed in the existing rates charged geothermal heat consumers by a district pursuant to ORS § 523.130, the board of commissioners shall first provide for a public hearing on such proposal before any increased rates are ordered into effect.

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(2) The public hearing required under subsection (1) of this section shall be held at a place designated by the board after notice thereof has been given by inclusion of a notice of the public hearing in the geothermal heating bills sent to consumers by the district during the period of 30 days prior to the date of the hearing. [1975 c.782 § 14]