For the purpose of this chapter:

1. (1) "Applicable public utility" means a public utility in this state for:

   1. (a) natural gas;
   2. (b) electricity; or
   3. (c) telephone.
2. (2) "Committee" means the Committee of Consumer Services created in Section 54-10a-202.
3. (3) "Director" means the director of the office appointed under Section 54-10a-201.
4. (4) "Office" means the Office of Consumer Services created in Section 54-10a-201.
5. (5) "Residential consumer" is a customer or user of an applicable public utility who maintains a permanent residence within the state.

6. (6) "Small commercial consumer" is a person conducting a business enterprise, agriculture enterprise, or other enterprise in the state that has:

   1. (a) less than 25 employees; or
   2. (b) a gross income less than $1,000,000 annually.

Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 237, 2009 General Session