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E-9.18 - Energy and Utilities Board Act

Section 53
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53In this Part the following definitions apply.
“gas distribution system” means a gas distribution system as defined in the Gas Distribution Act, 1999.(système de distribution de gaz)
“interconnect” means the physical connection of the line of one railway company with the line of another railway company.(interconnexion)
“interswitch” means to transfer traffic from the lines of one railway company to the lines of another railway company.(aiguillage ferroviaire)
“local government” means a local government as defined in subsection 1(1) of the Local Governance Act.(gouvernement local)
“public utility” means(entreprise de service public)
(a) a person who owns, operates, manages or controls any plant or equipment for the transmission, distribution, delivery or furnishing of water, or that provides such other service as may be prescribed by regulation, either directly or indirectly, to or for the public,
(b) a person who owns, operates, manages or controls any plant or equipment for the transmission, distribution, delivery or furnishing of natural gas by means of a pipeline or gas distribution system, or that provides such other service as may be prescribed by regulation, either directly or indirectly, to or for the public,
(c) when specified by regulation, any local government that owns, operates, manages or controls any plant or equipment for the transmission, distribution, delivery or furnishing of water, either directly or indirectly, to any person outside its own limits,
(d) when specified by regulation, any local government that owns, operates, manages or controls any plant or equipment for the transmission, distribution, delivery or furnishing of natural gas by means of a pipeline or gas distribution system, either directly or indirectly, to any person outside its own limits,
(e) when specified by regulation, a municipal distribution utility as defined in the Electricity Act that generates or distributes electricity, and
(f) a municipal distribution utility as defined in the Electricity Act that generates or distributes electricity if the utility’s controlling interest is held by a person other than the municipality that is served by the utility.
“running rights” means the ability of one railway company to run and operate its trains over and on any portion of the railway lines of another railway company.(droits de circulation)
“tariff” means a schedule of tolls, terms and conditions, classifications, practices or rules and regulations applicable to the provision of a service by a public utility, and includes rules respecting the calculation of tolls.(tarif)
“toll” includes any toll, rate, charge or allowance charged or made for the provision of a service by a public utility.(droit)
2007, c.34, s.13; 2011, c.56, s.9; 2013, c.29, s.10; 2017, c.20, s.64
Definitions
53In this Part the following definitions apply.
“gas distribution system” means a gas distribution system as defined in the Gas Distribution Act, 1999.(système de distribution de gaz)
“interconnect” means the physical connection of the line of one railway company with the line of another railway company.(interconnexion)
“interswitch” means to transfer traffic from the lines of one railway company to the lines of another railway company.(aiguillage ferroviaire)
“public utility” means(entreprise de service public)
(a) a person who owns, operates, manages or controls any plant or equipment for the transmission, distribution, delivery or furnishing of water, or that provides such other service as may be prescribed by regulation, either directly or indirectly, to or for the public,
(b) a person who owns, operates, manages or controls any plant or equipment for the transmission, distribution, delivery or furnishing of natural gas by means of a pipeline or gas distribution system, or that provides such other service as may be prescribed by regulation, either directly or indirectly, to or for the public,
(c) when specified by regulation, any municipality or rural community that owns, operates, manages or controls any plant or equipment for the transmission, distribution, delivery or furnishing of water, either directly or indirectly, to any person outside its own limits,
(d) when specified by regulation, any municipality or rural community that owns, operates, manages or controls any plant or equipment for the transmission, distribution, delivery or furnishing of natural gas by means of a pipeline or gas distribution system, either directly or indirectly, to any person outside its own limits,
(e) when specified by regulation, a municipal distribution utility as defined in the Electricity Act that generates or distributes electricity, and
(f) a municipal distribution utility as defined in the Electricity Act that generates or distributes electricity if the utility’s controlling interest is held by a person other than the municipality that is served by the utility.
“running rights” means the ability of one railway company to run and operate its trains over and on any portion of the railway lines of another railway company.(droits de circulation)
“tariff” means a schedule of tolls, terms and conditions, classifications, practices or rules and regulations applicable to the provision of a service by a public utility, and includes rules respecting the calculation of tolls.(tarif)
“toll” includes any toll, rate, charge or allowance charged or made for the provision of a service by a public utility.(droit)
2007, c.34, s.13; 2011, c.56, s.9; 2013, c.29, s.10
Definitions
53In this Part the following definitions apply.
“gas distribution system” means a gas distribution system as defined in the Gas Distribution Act, 1999.(système de distribution de gaz)
“interconnect” means the physical connection of the line of one railway company with the line of another railway company. (interconnexion)(interconnexion)
“interswitch” means to transfer traffic from the lines of one railway company to the lines of another railway company. (aiguillage ferroviaire)(aiguillage ferroviaire)
“public utility” means(entreprise de service public)
(a) a person who owns, operates, manages or controls any plant or equipment for the transmission, distribution, delivery or furnishing of water, or that provides such other service as may be prescribed by regulation, either directly or indirectly, to or for the public,
(b) a person who owns, operates, manages or controls any plant or equipment for the transmission, distribution, delivery or furnishing of natural gas by means of a pipeline or gas distribution system, or that provides such other service as may be prescribed by regulation, either directly or indirectly, to or for the public,
(c) when specified by regulation, any municipality or rural community that owns, operates, manages or controls any plant or equipment for the transmission, distribution, delivery or furnishing of water, either directly or indirectly, to any person outside its own limits,
(d) when specified by regulation, any municipality or rural community that owns, operates, manages or controls any plant or equipment for the transmission, distribution, delivery or furnishing of natural gas by means of a pipeline or gas distribution system, either directly or indirectly, to any person outside its own limits, and
(e) when specified by regulation, a municipal distribution utility as defined in the Electricity Act that generates or distributes electricity.
“running rights” means the ability of one railway company to run and operate its trains over and on any portion of the railway lines of another railway company. (droits de circulation)(droits de circulation)
“tariff” means a schedule of tolls, terms and conditions, classifications, practices or rules and regulations applicable to the provision of a service by a public utility, and includes rules respecting the calculation of tolls. (tarif)(tarif)
“toll” includes any toll, rate, charge or allowance charged or made for the provision of a service by a public utility. (droit)(droit)
2007, c.34, s.13; 2011, c.56, s.9
Definitions
53In this Part the following definitions apply.
“interconnect” means the physical connection of the line of one railway company with the line of another railway company. (interconnexion)(interconnexion)
“interswitch” means to transfer traffic from the lines of one railway company to the lines of another railway company. (aiguillage ferroviaire)(aiguillage ferroviaire)
“public utility” means(entreprise de service public)
(a) a person that owns, operates, manages or controls any plant or equipment for the transmission, delivery or furnishing of water or natural gas, or that provides such other service as may be prescribed by regulation, either directly or indirectly, to or for the public,
(b) when specified by regulation, any municipality or rural community that owns, operates, manages or controls any plant or equipment for the transmission delivery or furnishing of water or natural gas, either directly or indirectly, to any person outside its own limits, and
(c) when specified by regulation, a municipal distribution utility as defined in the Electricity Act that generates or distributes electricity. (entreprise de service public)
“running rights” means the ability of one railway company to run and operate its trains over and on any portion of the railway lines of another railway company. (droits de circulation)(droits de circulation)
“tariff” means a schedule of tolls, terms and conditions, classifications, practices or rules and regulations applicable to the provision of a service by a public utility, and includes rules respecting the calculation of tolls. (tarif)(tarif)
“toll” includes any toll, rate, charge or allowance charged or made for the provision of a service by a public utility. (droit)(droit)
2007, c.34, s.13
Definitions
53In this Part the following definitions apply.
“interconnect” means the physical connection of the line of one railway company with the line of another railway company. (interconnexion)(interconnexion)
“interswitch” means to transfer traffic from the lines of one railway company to the lines of another railway company. (aiguillage ferroviaire)(aiguillage ferroviaire)
“public utility” means(entreprise de service public)
(a) a person that owns, operates, manages or controls any plant or equipment for the production, transmission, delivery or furnishing of water or natural gas, or that provides such other service as may be prescribed by regulation, either directly or indirectly, to or for the public,
(b) when specified by regulation, any municipality or rural community that owns, operates, manages or controls any plant or equipment for the production, transmission delivery or furnishing of water or natural gas, either directly or indirectly, to any person outside its own limits, and
(c) when specified by regulation, a municipal distribution utility as defined in the Electricity Act that generates or distributes electricity. (entreprise de service public)
“running rights” means the ability of one railway company to run and operate its trains over and on any portion of the railway lines of another railway company. (droits de circulation)(droits de circulation)
“tariff” means a schedule of tolls, terms and conditions, classifications, practices or rules and regulations applicable to the provision of a service by a public utility, and includes rules respecting the calculation of tolls. (tarif)(tarif)
“toll” includes any toll, rate, charge or allowance charged or made for the provision of a service by a public utility. (droit)(droit)