§ 37-15-401 — Commission powers

Wyoming § 37-15-401

• Jurisdiction: Wyoming
• Title 37: Public Utilities
• Ch. 15: TELECOMMUNICATIONS
• Art. 4: REGULATION OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES GENERALLY

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(a) In addition to the powers exercised pursuant to the
provisions of W.S. 37-15-408, the commission has the power to:
(i) Investigate the methods and practices of any
telecommunications company;
(ii) Require any telecommunications company to
conform to the laws of this state and to all rules, regulations
and orders of the commission not contrary to law;
(iii) Make any rules and regulations, in accordance
with the Wyoming Administrative Procedure Act, necessary for the
commission to carry out its powers in this chapter, including
rules objectively established and consistent with commonly
accepted industry standards, where applicable standards exist;
(iv) Require reports and studies as to prices and
terms and conditions of service, necessary and relevant for the
commission's exercise of its authority, including those
protected as trade secret or confidential based on legitimate
competitive or other operational concerns;
(v) Hold hearings on complaints, or for good cause,
upon notice and subject to the provisions of the Wyoming
Administrative Procedure Act;
(vi) Regulate telecommunications companies only as
provided for in this chapter; and
(vii) Exercise authority as expressly delegated under
the Federal Communications Act of 1934, as amended.