Section 58-9-570. Factors which Commission shall consider in determining rates.

SC Code § 58-9-570 (2019) (N/A)
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In determining just, reasonable and sufficient rates the Commission shall give due consideration to the telephone utility's property devoted to the public service; the revenues received for the service; the reasonable operating expenses and other costs necessary to provide the service; the total earnings required for the proper discharge of the telephone utility's public duty; the capitalization of the telephone utility and the net income required on its net worth; and such other matters, circumstances and conditions as the Commission may find necessary. But the rates so fixed shall not be higher than necessary to give a fair return to the stockholders.

HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 58-407; 1952 Code Section 58-407; 1950 (46) 2466.