North Dakota § 49-05-19 Reliable service obligation

North Dakota Statutes

§ 49-05-19 — Reliable service obligation

North Dakota § 49-05-19

Title 49Public Utilities

Ch. 49-05Procedure on Regulation of Public Utilities

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N.D. Cent. Code § 49-05-19 (2026).

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An electric public utility is responsible for ensuring reliable service. If an electric public utility
fails to meet its obligation to provide reliable service to customers within the state, the
commission may require action, assess disallowances or fines, or provide a penalty. The
commission shall adopt rules and establish guidelines for assessment of penalties, fines, or
disallowances which must take into consideration the nature, circumstances, and gravity of the
violation, degree of culpability, history of prior outages, and good-faith attempts to ensure
reliability.

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An electric public utility is responsible for ensuring reliable service. If an electric public utility
fails to meet its obligation to provide reliable service to customers within the state, the
commission may require action, assess disallowances or fines, or provide a penalty. The
commission shall adopt rules and establish guidelines for assessment of penalties, fines, or
disallowances which must take into consideration the nature, circumstances, and gravity of the
violation, degree of culpability, history of prior outages, and good-faith attempts to ensure
reliability.