Skip to main content
Find a Lawyer

Arkansas Code Title 18. Property § 18-15-512. Definition of “electric utility”

Current as of March 28, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

(a)(1) As used in this subchapter, “electric utility” means a public utility, as defined in § 23-1-101, that owns or operates for compensation in this state equipment or facilities for producing, generating, transmitting, distributing, selling, or furnishing electricity or another agent for the production of light or electric power to or for the public in this state.

(2) “Electric utility” does not include:

(A) An exempt wholesale generator as defined in § 23-1-101;

(B) Any person not otherwise an electric utility or a business unit of an electric utility that:

(i) Is a power broker who acts as an agent or intermediary on behalf of another person for the purpose of facilitating the sale or purchase of electricity;

(ii) Is a power marketer who acquires, purchases, or generates electric energy on its own behalf with the intent of reselling the electric energy to another person at wholesale;

(iii) Is a qualifying facility that is a cogeneration or small power production facility entitled to the rights and privileges of a qualifying facility under the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978, 16 U.S.C. § 2601 et seq.; or

(iv) Is a municipal corporation owning a municipal electric utility; or

(C) An independent transmission system operator, independent transmission company, independent regional transmission group, or other independent transmission entity operating transmission facilities in this state as an independent transmission company, an independent regional transmission group, or other independent transmission entity that is not a public utility, as defined in § 23-1-101.

(b) As used in this section, “person” means an individual or entity, including without limitation a partnership, corporation, cooperative association, trust, business trust, limited liability company, or governmental entity.

Back to chapter list
Previous part of code Next part of code
Back to chapter list

Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Arkansas Code Title 18. Property § 18-15-512. Definition of “electric utility” - last updated March 28, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ar/title-18-property/ar-code-sect-18-15-512/

Read this complete Arkansas Code Title 18. Property § 18-15-512. Definition of “electric utility” on Westlaw

FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature or via Westlaw before relying on it for your legal needs.

Was this helpful?

Search all Arkansas Codes

Welcome to FindLaw's Cases & Codes

A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw's Learn About the Law.

Go to Learn About the Law

Latest Blog Posts

For Legal Professionals

Learn About the Law

Get help with your legal needs

FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.

Go to Learn About the Law

Need to find an attorney?

Search our directory by legal issue

Enter information in one or both fields (Required)

    More Options
    Copied to clipboard