69-3-904. Commission review and determination of rate increases or decreases. - Montana Statutes

     69-3-904. Commission review and determination of rate increases or decreases. (1) When a small telecommunications provider proposes a rate increase or decrease, the commission shall review and determine the rates pursuant to the applicable procedures in this chapter if:
     (a) the affected subscribers have successfully petitioned for commission review as described in 69-3-906;
     (b) the small telecommunications provider requests the commission to review and determine the rates; or
     (c) by the 60th day following notice of the proposed increase or decrease, the consumer counsel petitions the commission to review and determine the rates.
     (2) An order of the commission issued under this section establishes the effective rate for the regulated telecommunications services covered by the order. Rates established by commission order may not be increased for a period of 6 months, except as ordered by the commission.
     (3) The order of the commission is subject to review pursuant to part 4 of this chapter.

     History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 254, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 154, L. 1999.