SECTION 165:65-1-4. Scope of rules

(a)   Every tariff filed by a water utility after the effective date hereof shall conform to this Chapter. The filing or acceptance of a tariff which is in conflict herewith shall not be deemed a waiver of this Chapter. Any tariff provision filed or approved by the Commission prior to the adoption of this Chapter which is in conflict herewith is superseded by and shall be deemed to be amended to conform to this Chapter.

(b)   The adoption of this Chapter shall in no way preclude the Commission from altering or amending this Chapter in whole or in part after notice and hearing or from allowing or requiring additional or different service, equipment, facility, or standards than prescribed in this Chapter, either upon complaint or application or upon its own motion. Nothing provided in this Chapter shall relieve any utility from any duty prescribed by the laws of the state of Oklahoma.

[Source: Amended at 16 Ok Reg 2380, eff 7-1-99]