Effective 10 Jul 1998, see footnote

393.301. Challenging the validity of an agreement, notification — invalidity of section 393.299, effect. — 1. In the event that any legal action to challenge the validity of any agreement made pursuant to subsection 1 or 2 of section 393.299 is filed in any court of competent jurisdiction, the party initiating that action shall immediately furnish a certified copy of the initial pleading to the commission, which act shall be deemed to suspend the provisions of such agreement pending a final and nonappealable judgment or disposition of such action. Upon receipt of the notification, the commission shall immediately notify each affected political subdivision and person providing energy services of the suspension of those agreements. No seller or distributor shall provide energy services after it receives notice from the commission that the seller's agreements have been suspended pursuant to subsection 1 or 2 of section 393.299.

2. In the event that the provisions of section 393.299 are declared to be void or invalid by final judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction, no energy services shall be permitted except upon a finding of public convenience and necessity and compliance with all provisions of this chapter, regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter, and commission orders. No refund of any tax or fee shall be made to any seller that signs an agreement waiving its right to challenge the validity of section 393.299.

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(L. 1998 S.B. 627)

Effective 7-10-98