A person who has previously applied for a license under Sections 53-2d-506 through 53-2d-509 may not apply for a license for the same service that covers any exclusive geographic service area that was the subject of the prior application unless:

1. (1) one year has passed from the date of the issuance of a final decision under Section 53-2d-507; or
2. (2) all interested parties and the department agree that a new application is in the public interest.

Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 307, 2023 General Session