Filing Requirements for Electric, Gas, Water, Sewer, and Steam Heating Utility Applications for Authority to Acquire the Stock of a Public Utility

PURPOSE: Applications to the commission for the authority to acquire the stock of a public utility must meet the requirements set forth in this rule. As noted in the rule, additional requirements pertaining to such applications are set forth in 4 CSR 240-2.060(1). (1) In addition to the requirements of 4 CSR 240-2.060(1), ap plications for authority to acquire the stock of a public utility shall include: (A) A statement of the offer to purchase stock of the public utility or a copy of any agreement entered with shareholders to purchase stock; (B) A certified copy of the resolution of the directors of the applicant authorizing the acquisition of the stock; and (C) Reasons why the proposed acquisition of the stock of the public utility is not detrimental to the public interest. (2) If any of the items required under this rule are unavailable at the time the application is filed, they shall be furnished prior to the granting of the authority sought. AUTHORITY: section 386.250, RSMo 2016.* This rule originally filed as 4 CSR 240-10.135. Original rule filed June 14, 2018, effective Jan. 30, 2019. Moved to 20 CSR 4240-10.135, effective Aug. 28, 2019. *Original authority: 386.250, RSMo 1939, amended 1963, 1967, 1977, 1980, 1987, 1988, 1991, 1993, 1995, 1996.