54-17.7-08. Public service commission jurisdiction and consultation

54-17.7-08. Public service commission jurisdiction and consultation 1. Until sold or disposed of by the authority, the authority and the pipeline facilities built under this chapter are exempt from the provisions of title 49 except for chapters 49-22 and 49-22.1 and sections 49-02-01.2 and 49-07-05.1. Upon sale or disposal by the authority, pipeline facilities built under this chapter are subject to the provisions of 2. The authority shall consult with the public service commission with respect to the rates charged by the authority for use of its pipeline facilities and such rates must thereafter be considered just and reasonable in proceedings before the public service commission pursuant to section 49-05-06. 3. The authority shall conduct its activities in consultation with pipeline providers, the oil and gas research council, energy-related commodities interests, and other persons having relevant expertise.