Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 515-7-1-.02 - Construction and Operation of Gas Pipeline or Distribution Systems
(1) No person shall
construct or operate in intrastate commerce except as qualified within this
rule, any natural or manufactured gas pipeline or distribution system, or any
extension thereof, or acquire ownership or control thereof, either directly or
indirectly, without first obtaining from the Commission a certificate that the
present or future public convenience and necessity require, or will require,
such construction, operation or acquisition. Any person engaged in the
construction or operation of any line, plant, or system, or any extension
thereof as of February 17, 1956, shall be entitled to receive a certificate for
the territory being served by such person on February 17, 1956, upon proper
proof that such applicant is providing reasonably adequate service, if
application therefor was made prior to February 17, 1957.
(2) Where revenue bonds have been issued by
any county, municipality, or other political subdivision of this state in order
to buy, construct, extend, operate or maintain any portion of its gas
distribution system and necessary appurtenances thereof and the gas
distribution system extends or is to be extended beyond the limits of the
county in which the municipality or other political subdivision is located, or
when the distribution systems of a county extends is or to be extended outside
the limits of such county, a Certificate must be obtained from the Commission
with respect to all such facilities located or proposed to be located beyond
such county limits.
(3) Where
revenue bonds have been issued by any county, municipality, or other political
subdivision of this state in order to buy, construct, extend, operate or
maintain any portion of its gas pipe line systems and necessary appurtenances
thereof and the gas pipe line system extends or is to be extended outside the
limits of the county in which the municipality or other political subdivision
is located, or when the pipe line of a county extends or is to be extended
outside the limits of such county, a Certificate must be obtained from the
Commission with respect to all such pipe line located or proposed to be located
beyond such county limits, if gas service is rendered or gas deliveries are
made to others outside the limits of such county.
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