Chapter 196 — REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
57 sections in this chapter.
Wis. Stat. § 196.218 Universal service fund
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196.218 Universal service fund. (1) DEFINITIONS. In this section: (a) “Essential telecommunications services” means the services or functionalities listed in 47 CFR 54.101 (a). (bm) “Local exchange service” means basic local exchange service or business access line and usage serv…
Wis. Stat. § 196.219 Protection of telecommunications consumers
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196.219 applies to the telecommunications utility or alternative telecommunications utility. 3. If the commission does not conduct a hearing under subd. 2., the commission shall issue its final order within 60 days after issuing the notice of suspension under subd. 1. If the comm…
Wis. Stat. § 196.22 Discrimination forbidden
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196.22 Discrimination forbidden. No public utility may charge, demand, collect or receive more or less compensation for any service performed by it within the state, or for any service in connection therewith, than is specified in the schedules for the service filed under s. 196.…
Wis. Stat. § 196.23 Utility service for victims of misappropriated identifying information
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196.23 Utility service for victims of misappropriated identifying information. (1) If an individual uses personal identifying information of another individual, without the authorization or consent of the other individual, to apply for and receive service from a public utility an…
Wis. Stat. § 196.24 Agents of commission; powers
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196.24 Agents of commission; powers. (1) For the purpose of making any investigation with regard to any public utility May 22, 2026, are designated by NOTES. (Published 5-22-26) 196.24 REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES the commission may appoint, by an order in writing, an agent who…
Wis. Stat. § 196.25 Questionnaires
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196.25 Questionnaires. (1) If a public utility, other than a public utility that is a telecommunications provider, receives from the commission any questionnaire, the public utility shall respond fully, specifically and correctly to each question. If a public utility is unable to…
Wis. Stat. § 196.26 Complaint by consumers; hearing; notice; order; costs
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196.26 Complaint by consumers; hearing; notice; order; costs. (1) COMPLAINT. In this section, “complaint” means any of the following: (a) A complaint filed with the commission that any rate, toll, charge, or schedule, joint rate, regulation, measurement, act, or practice relating…