Ark. Code Ann. § 23-4-305

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The Consumer Utilities Rate Advocacy Division shall represent the state, its subdivisions, and all classes of Arkansas utility rate payers and shall have the following functions, powers, and duties: (1) To provide effective and aggressive representation for the people of Arkansas in hearings before the Arkansas Public Service Commission and other state and federal courts or agencies concerning utility-related matters; (2) To disseminate information to all classes of rate payers concerning pertinent energy-related concepts; and (3) To advocate the holding of utility rates to the lowest reasonable level. Acts 1981 (Ex. Sess.), No. 39, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 73-217n.

The Consumer Utilities Rate Advocacy Division shall represent the state, its subdivisions, and all classes of Arkansas utility rate payers and shall have the following functions, powers, and duties:

(1) To provide effective and aggressive representation for the people of Arkansas in hearings before the Arkansas Public Service Commission and other state and federal courts or agencies concerning utility-related matters;

(2) To disseminate information to all classes of rate payers concerning pertinent energy-related concepts; and

(3) To advocate the holding of utility rates to the lowest reasonable level.

Acts 1981 (Ex. Sess.), No. 39, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 73-217n.

Status: in_force

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