Section 399.47 - Duties of the commissionIn dealing with any proposed action which may substantially affect the interest of small business consumers, including, but not limited to, a proposed change of rates and the adoption of rules, regulations, guidelines, orders, standards or final policy decisions, the commission shall:
(1) Notify the Small Business Advocate when notice of the proposed action is given to the public or at a time fixed by agreement between the Small Business Advocate and the commission in a manner to assure the Small Business Advocate reasonable notice and adequate time to determine whether to intervene in such matter.(2) Consistent with its other statutory responsibilities, take such action with due consideration to the interest of small business consumers.1988, Dec. 21, P.L. 1871, No. 181, § 7, imd. effective.