TELEPHONE COMPANIES

See also TELEPHONE EXCHANGE BUILDINGS; TELEPHONES

Accounting and bookkeeping

Accounting requirements, exception, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.59

Balance sheets, filing with state, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.11

Depreciation and amortization, methods and rates, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.22

Intrastate telephone business, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.10

Administration, telephone assistance plan, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.70

Advertising, rate changes, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.075

Affiliated companies

Alternative regulation plans, exemption, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.763

Agents

Charges and rates for services, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.14

Requests by, favorable rates, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.065

Agreements by, expanding calling areas, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.414

Alternative regulation plans

Accounts and accounting, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.768

Adoption, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.764

Charges and rates, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.761 to 237.764, 237.766, 237.769, 237.771

Competitive and noncompetitive services, exemption, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.763

Compliance with state or federal laws, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.774

Cost studies, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.772

Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.772

Discontinuance of service, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.767

Discrimination, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.771

Duration, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.766

Existing plans not affected, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.775

Extension, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.766

Flexibly priced services, see same under this topic

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.76 to 237.774

Hearings, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.764, 237.766

Incentive plans, effect on, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.764

Interconnections, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.769

Intrastate services, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.769

Investigations, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.763

Investment commitments, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.761

New services, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.761, 237.762

Non-price-regulated services, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.761, 237.762

Notice, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.764

Orders, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.764

Petitions, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.76, 237.764, 237.772

Price-regulated services, see same under this topic

Purpose, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.76

Quality of service requirements, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.765

Reclassification of services, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.761

Record keeping, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.766

Reports about, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.765, 237.766, 237.768

Review, revision or renewal, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.766

Rulemaking, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.769

Settlement or stipulation, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.764

Small companies, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.773

Subsidization, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.770

Tariffs, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.761

Violations and penalties, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.765, 237.771

Antislamming, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.661

Appeals, see Orders under PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION

Appraisals, costs, assessments, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.295

Approvals by, emergency telecommunications systems, plans, Minn. Statutes 2005 403.07, 403.08

Assessments, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.295

Audits and examinations, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.11, 237.295

Automatic dialing announcing devices, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.59, 325E.26 to 325E.31

Bills, see Charges and rates under this topic

Bonds

Acquisition of other telephone companies, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.23

Mortgages or deeds of trust, security bonds, validity, Minn. Statutes 2005 222.141

Savings banks, investing in, Minn. Statutes 2005 50.14

Bundled services, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.626

Cable television services, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.79

Cables, see Construction, maintenance, repair, or use (telephone lines and cables) under this topic

Capital stock, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.23, 300.31

Cellular telephone companies, see under CELLULAR TELEPHONES

Certificates and certification, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.16

Charges and rates

Agents, charges for services, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.14

Alternative regulation plans, see same under this topic

Anticompetitive pricing, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.411

Antislamming, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.661

Bill and keep arrangements, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.414

Business customers, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.411

Cellular telephones, 911 calls handled from, Minn. Statutes 2005 403.11

Competitive services, see same under this topic

Defined as shelter costs, Minn. Statutes 2005 256D.35

Delinquency charges, billings, statement of penalties, Minn. Statutes 2005 325E.021

Deposit fees, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.06

Disclosure, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.66, 237.662

Discrimination, see same under this topic

Electronic billing, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.101

Employees, charges for services, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.14

Expanded calling areas, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.414

Fairness and reasonableness, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.06, 237.067, 237.28

Filing, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.07

Government Data Practices Act, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.07

Hotels, notice of separate fee, Minn. Statutes 2005 325F.99

Interconnection and network elements, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.12

Interim rates, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.59

Investigations, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.081, 237.411

Libraries, special services and rates, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.065

Limitations, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.072

Loading, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.663

900 calls, Minn. Statutes 2005 325F.692

911 emergency telecommunications systems, Minn. Statutes 2005 403.11, 403.113

Noncompetitive services, see same under this topic

Notice to customers, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.155, 237.414, 237.66, 237.662

Officers, charges for services, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.14

Price lists

Emerging competition, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.59

Filing, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.07

Flexibly priced services, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.762

New services, alternative regulation plans, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.761

Non-price-regulated services, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.761, 237.762

Prohibited practices, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.121

Promotions, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.626

Public schools, special services and rates, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.065

Rate changes, procedure

Administrative Hearings Office, duties, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.076

Commerce Department, duties, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.075

Competitive services, see same under this topic

Contested cases, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.075

Exclusions, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.075

Expanded calling areas, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.414

Interim rate schedule, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.075

Noncompetitive services, see same under this topic

Notice, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.075, 237.414

Public Utilities Commission, duties, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.075, 237.076

Schedules, filing, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.075

Settlement, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.076

Suspension of rates, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.075

Services subject to emerging competition, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.071, 237.59

Small telephone companies, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.773

State government pricing plans, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.066

Surcharges

Combined local access, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.49

Local telephone companies, collections, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.49

911 emergency telecommunications systems, Minn. Statutes 2005 403.11

Telecommunication access Minnesota, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.52

Telephone assistance plan funding, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.70

Tariff changes, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.075

Telecommunications services provided by purchasing cooperatives, Minn. Statutes 2005 308A.210

Third-party service, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.665

Township telephone systems, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.36, 237.40

Valuation of property for ratemaking purposes, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.21

Violations and penalties, see same under this topic

Charitable contributions

Allowable operating expenses, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.075

City-owned, see Telephone systems under MUNICIPALLY OWNED UTILITIES

Class A telephone companies, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.231

Commerce Department

Rulemaking authority, Minn. Statutes 2005 216A.07

Communication-impaired persons, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.50 to 237.56

Competitive services

Alternative regulation plans, exemption, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.763

Charges and rates, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.07, 237.59, 237.67

Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.57

Effective competition, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.57, 237.59

Emerging competition, see same under this topic

Interexchange services, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.80

Complaints

Communication-impaired persons, access, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.56

Data, classification, disclosure, Minn. Statutes 2005 13.679

Proceedings, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.081

Reduced rates, business customers, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.411

Telephone assistance plan, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.70

Third-party service provider charges, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.665

Connections between, see Interconnections under this topic

Construction, maintenance, repair, or use (telephone lines and cables)

Cutting, rerouting, or diverting, Minn. Statutes 2005 609.774

Expanded calling areas, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.414

Extending through cities, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.17

Lines along, across, on, or under interstate or trunk highways, Minn. Statutes 2005 161.46

Public roads, use, Minn. Statutes 2005 222.37

Railroad rights-of-way, eminent domain, Minn. Statutes 2005 222.36

Rights, Minn. Statutes 2005 222.37, 237.16, 237.45

Wetlands replacement, exemption, Minn. Statutes 2005 103G.2241

Contested cases

Classification of services, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.59

Costs, assessment, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.295, 237.30

Expedited proceedings, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.59, 237.61, 237.764

Rate changes, generally, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.075, 237.076, 237.081

Service complaints, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.081

Small telephone companies, local exchange services, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.16

Contracts and agreements, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.14

Cooperative telephone associations, see Telephone cooperatives under COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATIONS

Corporate takeovers, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.23

Corporations, officers, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.14, 237.46

Cost studies

Incremental cost studies, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.59, 237.626

Methodology, alternative regulation plans, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.772

Customers

Authorization to change long distance carrier, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.66, 237.661

Call blocking, see Blocking under TELEPHONE CALLS

Change of election, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.66

900 call charges, responsibility, Minn. Statutes 2005 325F.692

Notice given, third-party service provider charges, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.665

Notice received

Alternative regulation plans, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.764, 237.765

Charges and rates, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.66, 237.662

Expanded calling areas, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.414

Incorrect directory assistance credit, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.155

Local service options, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.66

Long distance carrier, change, right to authorize, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.66, 237.661

Small telephone companies, rate increases, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.773

Telephone assistance plan, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.70

Shared savings with, incentive plans, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.66

Data

Access to stored communications, see under DATABASES

Depreciation accruals and reserves, determining, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.22

Deeds, trust deeds, Minn. Statutes 2005 222.18, 300.114

Definitions

Alternative regulation plans, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.772

Consumer fraud prevention, Minn. Statutes 2005 325F.693

Emerging competition, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.57

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.01

Industrial development districts, Minn. Statutes 2005 469.153

Jurisdiction, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.02

Public utilities, financing statements, Minn. Statutes 2005 300.111

Telecommunication access, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.661

Telecommunication access Minnesota, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.50

Telecommunications law, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.01

Telephone services, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.57

Universal telephone services, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.16

Descriptions of property

Financing statements, exemption, Minn. Statutes 2005 300.112

Mortgages or trust deeds, Minn. Statutes 2005 300.114

Directories, see Telephone directories under DIRECTORIES

Directory assistance, charges and rates, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.155

Disclosure

911 service, not providing, Minn. Statutes 2005 325F.991

Disclosure, charges and rates, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.66, 237.662

Discrimination

Alternative regulation plans, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.771

Charges and rates, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.075, 237.09, 237.14, 237.60

Interconnections, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.12

Intrastate services, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.09

Particular services, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.09

Prohibitions, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.09

Promotions, exception, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.626

Telephone services, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.07, 237.60

Drivers, qualifications, Minn. Statutes 2005 221.031

Easements

Mortgages or trust deeds covering, Minn. Statutes 2005 300.114

Tax-forfeited lands, Minn. Statutes 2005 282.01, 282.04

Utility easements, Minn. Statutes 2005 238.35

Effective competition

Defined, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.57

Services subject to, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.59

Electrical systems, inspections, exemption, Minn. Statutes 2005 326.244

Emergency telephone systems, see EMERGENCY TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS

Emerging competition

Charges and rates, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.07, 237.071

Incentive plans, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.764

Services subject to, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.59

Eminent domain, railroad rights-of-way, Minn. Statutes 2005 222.36

Employees

Charges and rates for services, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.14

Electrician's license exemption, Minn. Statutes 2005 326.242

Telephone lines, Minn. Statutes 2005 609.774

Telephone messages, Minn. Statutes 2005 609.775

Violations and penalties, Minn. Statutes 2005 609.775

Wiretapping, reports about, Minn. Statutes 2005 626A.15

Equipment, maintenance or repair

Construction contracts, exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2005 337.01

Exchanges

Construction and operation, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.16

Local exchange services, see same under this topic

Extended area service

Balloting account, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.295

Balloting costs, payment, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.295

Competitive areas, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.411

Facilities, see Telephone lines under this topic

Financing statements

Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2005 300.111

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2005 300.112

Security interests, Minn. Statutes 2005 300.113

Fines, civil penalties for violations, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.461

Flexibly priced services

Charges and rates, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.761, 237.762

Discontinuance, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.767

New services, when available, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.761

Quality of service, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.765

Subsidization, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.770

Forms, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.10

Franchises

Cities, acquisition and operation, Minn. Statutes 2005 300.05

Valuation for ratemaking purposes, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.21

Gross jurisdictional operating revenues, assessments, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.295

Hearings

Expedited proceedings, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.59, 237.61, 237.764

Interconnections, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.12

Local exchange services, sales, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.231

Incentive plans

Termination, alternative regulation plans, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.764

Indebtedness, Minn. Statutes 2005 222.18

Indemnity

Information service (900 call) charges, Minn. Statutes 2005 325F.692

Independent telephone companies

Charges and rates, election of regulation, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.075

Commerce Department, duties, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.075

Disclosure of prices, exemption from filing, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.66

Interexchange services and facilities, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.16

Payments by, universal service fund, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.16

Industrial development projects, see Projects under INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS

Information about

Obtaining to aid wiretapping, Minn. Statutes 2005 626A.14

Information service (900 call) charges, fraud

Violations and penalties, Minn. Statutes 2005 325F.692

Injunctions

Compliance with laws, orders, or judgments, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.27

Enforcement of law, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.461

Inspections

Commerce Department, duties, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.11

Public Utilities Commission, duties, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.11

Records, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.07, 237.11

Interconnections

Alternative regulation plans, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.769

Expanded calling areas, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.414

Independent telephone companies, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.16

Local exchange services, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.16

Prohibited practices, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.121

Requirements, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.12, 237.16

Township telephone systems, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.34, 237.38, 237.40

Interexchange services

Independent telephone companies, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.16

Local exchange services, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.16

Small telephone companies, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.16, 237.773

Telecommunications Act, purpose, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.80

Telecommunications carriers, see under TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Intrastate telephone business, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.10

Investigations

Alternative regulation plans, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.763

Charges and rates, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.081, 237.411

Costs, payment, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.30

Inadequate service, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.081

Interconnections discontinuance, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.12

Public Utilities Commission, duties, Minn. Statutes 2005 216A.05, 237.081, 237.295

Telephone assistance plan, complaints, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.70

Telephone investigation revolving fund, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.30

Jurisdiction

Commerce Department, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.02

Public Utilities Commission, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.02

Lawsuits

Audit and investigation costs, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.295, 237.30

Enforcement of law, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.461

Examination of records, expenses, recovery, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.11

Place of trial, venue, Minn. Statutes 2005 542.09

Public Utilities Commission orders, status, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.26

Rate changes, refunds, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.075

Liability

Disconnect orders, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.73

Information service (900 call) charges, fraud, Minn. Statutes 2005 325F.692

Records, access for child support enforcement, immunity from liability, Minn. Statutes 2005 256.978

Lines, see Telephone lines under this topic

Local access and transport areas (LATAs)

Defined, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.50, 237.57

Services subject to emerging competition, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.59

Local exchange carriers

Defined, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.01

Notice to customers, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.155

Local exchange services

CLASS services, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.75

Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.50

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.16

Interexchange services, see same under this topic

Sales, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.231

Small telephone companies, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.16, 237.773

Telecommunications carriers, see under TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Telephone assistance plan, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.70

Township telephone systems, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.36, 237.38

Local service providers

Telephone assistance plan, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.70, 237.701

Local telephone companies

Emergency telecommunications systems, fees, Minn. Statutes 2005 403.11

Payments by, universal service fund, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.16

Surcharge collection, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.49

Local telephone services, see Local exchange services under this topic

Long distance carriers

Unauthorized change, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.66

Long distance services

Blocking, see under TELEPHONE CALLS

Carriers, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.66, 325F.99

Costs, recovery by telephone company, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.075

Lines, extending through cities, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.17

Notice requirements, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.66

Payment for local facilities, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.12

Rate discrimination prohibited, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.60

Township telephone systems, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.36

Mail and mailing, telephone assistance plan, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.70

Maintenance, see Construction, maintenance, repair, or use (telephone lines and cables) under this topic

Mortgages

Bonds secured by, Minn. Statutes 2005 222.141

Description, sufficiency, Minn. Statutes 2005 300.114

Exception, Minn. Statutes 2005 300.114

Filing, effect, Minn. Statutes 2005 300.114

Prior instruments, Minn. Statutes 2005 300.114

Recording requirements, Minn. Statutes 2005 222.18

Validity, Minn. Statutes 2005 222.141

Municipal telephone companies, see Telephone systems under MUNICIPALLY OWNED UTILITIES

New authority application fee, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.295

911 emergency service

Failure to provide 911 service, disclosure, Minn. Statutes 2005 325F.991

System, see EMERGENCY TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS

Non-price-regulated services

Charges and rates, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.762

Classification as, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.761

New services, when available, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.761

Price lists, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.761

Tariffs, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.761

Noncompetitive services

Alternative regulation plans, exemption, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.763

Charges and rates, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.07, 237.071

Incentive plans, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.764

Unique customers, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.071

Notice given

Alternative regulation plans, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.764, 237.766

Call blocking options, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.66

Charges and rates, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.414, 237.66, 237.662

Expanded calling areas, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.414

Local exchange services, sales, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.231

Long distance carriers, change, authorization, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.66, 237.661

900 calls, billing, Minn. Statutes 2005 325F.692

Promotional activities, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.626

Public roads, use, Minn. Statutes 2005 222.37

Rate changes, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.075

Telephone assistance plan, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.70

Officers

Charges and rates for services, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.14

Violations, criminal liability, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.46

Offices, in-state requirement, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.11

Opinion polls, local exchange services, sales, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.231

Orders

Disconnect orders, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.12, 237.73

Interconnections, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.12

Protective orders, trade secrets, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.115

Public Utilities Commission, see Orders under PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION

Records, producing, noncompliance, contempt of court, Minn. Statutes 2005 8.16

Pay telephones, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.036, 237.59, 403.025

Payments by

Audit or investigation costs, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.11

Long-distance companies, payments for local facilities, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.12

Relocation of facilities along, across, on, or under interstate highways, costs, Minn. Statutes 2005 161.46

Universal service fund, contributions, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.16

Payments to

Emergency telecommunications system costs, reimbursement, Minn. Statutes 2005 403.11

Franchises, acquisition and operation costs, Minn. Statutes 2005 300.05

Prompt payment of bills, local governments, exception, Minn. Statutes 2005 471.425

Relocation of facilities along, across, on, or under interstate highways, Minn. Statutes 2005 161.46

Veterans' organizations, defined as lawful purpose, Minn. Statutes 2005 349.12

Permits, 1915 law, transition provisions, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.18

Petitions by

Alternative regulation plans, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.76, 237.764, 237.772

Telephone services, classification, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.59

Planning, see Alternative regulation plans under this topic

Price-regulated services

Charges and rates, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.762, 237.764

Discontinuance, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.767

New services, when available, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.761

Quality of service, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.765

Specific services, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.761

State government pricing plans, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.066

Subsidization, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.770

Priorities, messages or calls

Radio broadcasting for police purposes, Minn. Statutes 2005 299C.36

Privacy of communications, see WIRETAPPING

Prohibited practices, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.121

Promotions, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.626

Property

Acquisition of other telephone companies, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.23

Appraisals by Commerce Department, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.15

Depreciation and amortization, methods and rates, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.22

Public Utilities Commission, duties, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.22

Real property, leased or loaned, tax exemption, Minn. Statutes 2005 272.01

Property taxes, exemptions, Minn. Statutes 2005 272.01, 272.03

Public roads, use, Minn. Statutes 2005 222.37

Public Service Department

Rulemaking, continuance, Minn. Statutes 2005 216A.08

Public utilities, telephone companies defined as, Minn. Statutes 2005 300.111

Rates and charges, see Charges and rates under this topic

Real property, leased or loaned property

Tax exemption, Minn. Statutes 2005 272.01

Records and record keeping

Alternative regulation plans, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.766

Child support enforcement, access, Minn. Statutes 2005 256.978

Court orders to produce, noncompliance, contempt, Minn. Statutes 2005 8.16

Inspections, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.11

Public access, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.07

Subpoenas, Minn. Statutes 2005 8.16, 388.23

Refunds, interim rates, excess collections, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.075

Registration, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.64

Regulation, see Alternative regulation plans under this topic

Reports given

Accounts, annual report, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.11

Alternative regulation plans, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.765, 237.766, 237.768

Reporting requirements, exception, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.59

Wiretapping violations, Minn. Statutes 2005 626A.15, 626A.16

Revenues, gross jurisdictional operating revenue assessments, audit or investigation costs, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.295

Right of entry, trunk highway rights-of-way, Minn. Statutes 2005 161.45

Rural telephone cooperatives, Minn. Statutes 2005 62H.10

Securities

Acquisition of other telephone companies, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.23

Security interests, perfecting, Minn. Statutes 2005 300.111 to 300.113

Service of process on, disconnection, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.73

Services, see Telephone services under this topic

Small telephone companies

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.773

Interexchange services, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.16, 237.773

Local exchange services, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.16

Stocks

Acquisition of other telephone companies, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.23

Requirements, Minn. Statutes 2005 300.31

Studies by, see Cost studies under this topic

Subpoenas, records, Minn. Statutes 2005 8.16, 388.23

Surety bonds, registered companies, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.64

Tariffs, alternative regulation plans, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.761

Telecommunications, see TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Telephone assistance plan, see TELEPHONE ASSISTANCE PLAN

Telephone books, see Telephone directories under DIRECTORIES

Telephone cooperatives, see under COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATIONS

Telephone lines

Construction, maintenance, repair, or use (telephone lines and cables), see same under this topic

Employees, cutting, rerouting, or diverting lines, Minn. Statutes 2005 609.774

Lines across, along, on, or under interstate or trunk highways, Minn. Statutes 2005 161.46

Mechanics and material suppliers liens, persons entitled to, Minn. Statutes 2005 514.04

Permits, real estate tax judgment sales, Minn. Statutes 2005 280.08, 280.11

Property taxes, exclusion, Minn. Statutes 2005 272.03

Public service corporations, Minn. Statutes 2005 300.03

Statutory cities, operating, Minn. Statutes 2005 412.014

Surcharges per access line, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.49

Toll-free, see TOLL-FREE TELEPHONE LINES

Township telephone companies, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.33, 237.34, 237.39

Unauthorized communication with kidnappers, Minn. Statutes 2005 609.774

Wire crossing or paralleling utility lines, rules, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.04

Telephone services

Advertising services, see Telephone advertising services under TELEPHONE CALLS

Boarding and lodging houses, regulations, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.067

Boarding care home residents, relocation, Minn. Statutes 2005 144A.161

Bundled services, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.414, 237.626

Call blocking, see Blocking under TELEPHONE CALLS

Call services, generally, see TELEPHONE CALLS

CLASS services, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.59, 237.75

Classification, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.59

Communication devices for communication-impaired persons, see under TELEPHONES

Competitive services, see same under this topic

Customer deposits, Minn. Statutes 2005 325E.02, 325E.025, 325E.21

Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.50

Disconnection, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.36, 237.73

Discrimination, see same under this topic

Effective competition, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.57, 237.59

Emerging competition, see same under this topic

Extended area service, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.295, 237.761

Fair and reasonable competition, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.16

Fees, see Charges and rates under this topic

Flexibly priced services, see same under this topic

Food and beverage service establishments, regulations, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.067

Fraudulent, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.075, 325F.693

Hotels, regulations, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.067

Inadequate service, investigations, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.081

Interexchange services, see same under this topic

Local exchange services, see same under this topic

Long distance services, see same under this topic

Network services, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.59

New services, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.59, 237.761

900 numbers, see under TELEPHONE CALLS

Non-price-regulated services, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.761, 237.762

Noncompetitive services, see same under this topic

Nursing home residents, relocation, Minn. Statutes 2005 144A.161

Obtaining service by fraud, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.73, 609.893

Price-regulated services, see same under this topic

Prohibited practices, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.121

Promotions, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.626

Public schools, special services and rates, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.065

Reclassification, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.59

Resorts, regulations, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.067

Services subject to emerging competition, see Emerging competition under this topic

Surcharges, see Charges and rates under this topic

Third-party service providers, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.665

Universal services, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.16, 237.164

Township telephone systems, see under MUNICIPALLY OWNED UTILITIES

Tracing calls, see Tracing under TELEPHONE CALLS

Trade secret information

Protection, Public Utilities Commission meetings, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.115

Transporting and switching facilities

Expanded calling areas, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.414

Trust deeds

Description, sufficiency, Minn. Statutes 2005 300.114

Exception, Minn. Statutes 2005 300.114

Filing, effect, Minn. Statutes 2005 300.114

Prior instruments, Minn. Statutes 2005 300.114

Recording, Minn. Statutes 2005 222.18

Universal service fund, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.16, 237.435, 237.765

Unreasonable charges

Violations and penalties, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.06

Utilities, telephone companies defined as, Minn. Statutes 2005 161.46

Valuation of property, exchange units and plants, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.21

Violations and penalties

Alternative regulation plans, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.765, 237.771

Civil penalties, amounts, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.461

Employees, Minn. Statutes 2005 609.774

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.46

Injunctions against, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.27

Local exchange services, certificates of authority, revocation, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.16

Officers, criminal liability, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.46

Records, producing, Minn. Statutes 2005 8.16

Reduced rates, business customers, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.411

Services, obtaining by fraud, Minn. Statutes 2005 237.73, 609.893

Waivers, notice, use of public roads, Minn. Statutes 2005 222.37

Wire and cable sales

Record keeping, communication utilities, Minn. Statutes 2005 325E.21