(2) If the commission chooses or if any customer or customers request a hearing on the matter within 30 days of the notice, the commission shall hold a hearing by telephone, video conference or other electronic means of communication or in person. The commission shall give notice of such hearing in the manner provided by subsection (3) of this section within 30 days of the customer’s request. The notice shall set the date and place of hearing on the question as to whether or not such contract will be approved. The hearing shall be held at a place within or conveniently accessible to the territories affected by the contract.
(3)(a) A notice given under this section shall be given:
(A) By mail or electronic mail to all customers of record affected by the contract;
(B) By press release to news media local to the area affected by the contract; and
(C) By publication in one or more newspapers of general circulation in the area affected by the contract at least once weekly for two successive weeks.
(b) The notice must include a description of the area subject to the contract and the general rate impact to existing customers. [Formerly 757.625; 1985 c.633 §3; 2023 c.53 §4]