1. (a) This section applies after a utility has properly withdrawn from commission jurisdiction under this chapter.

2. (b) The commission shall revoke or limit the withdrawal from the jurisdiction of the commission of a utility if the lesser of:

   1. (1) one hundred (100); or

   2. (2) more than fifty percent (50%);

      of the utility's customers file, individually or collectively, a verified petition with the commission and prove that the public interest requires the commission to revoke or limit the withdrawal from the jurisdiction of the commission.

3. (c) A petition may be filed with the commission under this section at any time following the withdrawal of the utility.

As added by P.L.82-1997, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.159-1999, SEC.18.