The bill amends existing laws regarding penalties for public utilities that violate provisions related to their duties. It introduces new legal language to establish a penalty structure under Section 39-2-8, increasing the maximum penalty for violations from one thousand dollars ($1,000) to five thousand dollars ($5,000). Additionally, it amends Section 39-4-22 to reflect similar changes, removing references to water suppliers and increasing penalties for violations of orders from one thousand dollars ($1,000) to five thousand dollars ($5,000). The bill also raises the fines for officers, agents, or employees of public utilities who violate provisions or orders from five hundred dollars ($500) to one thousand dollars ($1,000). The act is set to take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
5484: 39-2-8, 39-4-22
5484  SUB A: 39-2-8, 39-4-22