Illinois Public Utilities Commission Law

This volume contains the complete text of the 'Illinois Public Utilities Commission Law,' as enacted in 1913 and subsequently amended in 1915 and 1917. It offers a detailed examination of the legal framework governing public utilities within the state of Illinois during the early 20th century. This primary source document is invaluable for legal scholars, historians, and anyone researching the evolution of utility regulation in the United States. It provides insight into the legislative considerations and legal structures established to oversee and manage essential public services. Researchers will find the original statutory language crucial for understanding the historical context and intent behind the law. The text includes provisions relating to the powers and duties of the Public Utilities Commission, rate regulation, service standards, and other pertinent aspects of utility operation. This compilation serves as a foundational resource for comprehending the development of public utility law and its ongoing impact on society.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.