Section 49-03.1-02 - DefinitionsIn this chapter, unless the context or subject matter otherwise requires:
1. "Commission" means the public service commission.2. "Public utility" includes any association, person, firm, corporation, limited liability company, or agency engaged or employed in this state to furnish its product or services to the public generally which is statutorily subject to the jurisdiction of the commission. The words "public utility" as used in this chapter do not apply to electric public utilities, telecommunications companies that are not incumbent telecommunications companies under chapter 49-21, or motor carriers of persons or property for hire.