O.C.G.A. § 46-2-24 (2019)
Consideration by commission of quality of service in determining just and reasonable rates and charges
In determining what are just and reasonable rates and charges to be made by any person, firm, or corporation (referred to in this Code section as a "utility") subject to its jurisdiction, the commission is authorized and is directed to consider the quality of the service rendered by such utility.
History
(Code 1933, § 93-309.1, enacted by Ga. L. 1973, p. 677, § 1.)
Annotations
Cross references. - Limitation on authority of General Assembly regarding regulation of public utility rates, Ga. Const. 1983, Art. III, Sec. VI, Para. V.
RESEARCH REFERENCES
Am. Jur. 2d. - 64 Am. Jur. 2d, Public Utilities, § 166 et seq.
C.J.S. - 73B C.J.S., Public Utilities, § 27.
ALR. - Special services or facilities afforded by shipper as a factor in carrier's rates, 25 A.L.R. 191.
Validity of "fuel adjustment" or similar clauses authorizing electric utility to pass on increased cost of fuel to its customers, 83 A.L.R.3d 933.
Advertising or promotional expenditures of public utility as part of operating expenses for rate-making purposes, 83 A.L.R.3d 963.
Public utility's right to recover cost of nuclear power plants abandoned before completion, 83 A.L.R.4th 183.