35-A M.R.S. §3501: Definitions

1. Consumer-owned transmission and distribution utility. For the purposes of this chapter, "consumer-owned transmission and distribution utility" means any transmission and distribution utility that is wholly owned by its consumers, including its consumers served in the State. "Consumer-owned transmission and distribution utility" includes but is not limited to:

A. Any rural electrification cooperative organized under chapter 37;

B. Any electrification cooperative organized on a cooperative plan under the laws of the State;

C. Any municipal or quasi-municipal transmission and distribution utility located in the State;

D. The portion of any municipal or quasi-municipal entity located in the State providing transmission and distribution services; and

E. Any transmission and distribution utility wholly owned by a municipality located in the State.