Section 37-1-54 - Establishing uniform systems of accounts for utilities(a) The commission may, when it deems it advisable to do so, establish a uniform system of accounts for each utility, which system shall be uniform for all utilities of the same kind and class, and may make such regulations regarding the accounts and statistics of each utility for the purpose of insuring uniform and correct books of account and record as in the judgment of the commission may be necessary to carry out any of the provisions of this title.(b) Every utility shall keep its books, papers and records accurately and faithfully according to the system of accounts and regulations prescribed by the commission, and shall comply with all reasonable directions of the commission relating thereto.Ala. Code § 37-1-54 (1975)
Acts 1920, No. 37, p. 38; Code 1923, §§9786, 9788; Code 1940, T. 48, §§41, 42.