Section 170 IAC 1-3-1 - DefinitionsAuthority: IC 8-1-1-3
Affected: IC 8-1-2-1
Sec. 1.
Definitions.
(A) Where applicable the definitions set forth in Ind. Ann. Stat., Section 54-105, (IC 8-1-2-1) shall be applied to these rules [ 170 IAC 1-3 ], and(B) The word "advertising" shall mean: (1) Printed and published material and descriptive literature and programs of a public utility used in newspapers, magazines, radio and television scripts, billboards and similar displays.(2) Descriptive literature and sales aids of all kinds issued by a public utility for presentation to members of the public, including but not limited to circulars, leaflets, booklets, depictions, illustrations, form letters and bill inserts.(3) Prepared sales talks to the public.(4) Other materials and procedures enumerated by rule of the commission which promote or provide information to the public about a public utility.(C) The word "ratepayer" shall mean any person, firm or corporation, municipality or other political subdivision of the State receiving and paying for services delivered by a public utility.Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission; No. 34132: Advertising Expenditures by Utilities Rule 1; filed Dec 29, 1975, 1:35 pm: Rules and Regs. 1976, p. 391; readopted filed Jul 11, 2001, 4:30 p.m.: 24 IR 4233; readopted filed Apr 24, 2007, 8:21 a.m.: 20070509-IR-170070147RFA; readopted filed Aug 2, 2013, 2:16 p.m.: 20130828-IR-170130227RFAReadopted filed 4/11/2019, 9:04 a.m.: 20190508-IR-170190136RFA