66-1,171. Declaration of public policy. - Kansas Statutes

66-1,171

Chapter 66.--PUBLIC UTILITIES Article 1.--POWERS OF STATE CORPORATION COMMISSION

      66-1,171.   Declaration of public policy.It is hereby declared to be the public policy of this state to: (a) Encouragethe orderly development of retail electric service;

      (b)   avoid wasteful duplication of facilities for the distribution of electricity;

      (c)   avoid unnecessary encumbrance of the landscape of the state;

      (d)   prevent waste of materials and natural resources;

      (e)   facilitate the public convenience and necessity; and

      (f)   minimize disputes between retail electric suppliers which may resultin inconvenience, diminished efficiency and higher costs in serving the consumer.

      In pursuing such public policy, it is the purpose of this act to providefor the division of the state into territories within which retail electricsuppliers are to provide the retail electric service as provided in this act.

      History:   L. 1976, ch. 284, § 2; July 1.