# 66 Pa.C.S. § 501: General powers

> Pennsylvania · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T66_C5_S501

## Section

- **Citation:** 66 Pa.C.S. § 501
- **Heading:** General powers
- **Jurisdiction:** Pennsylvania
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** PA Code / Title 66 / Chapter 5 / Section 501

## Text

(a) Enforcement of provisions of part.--In addition to any powers expressly enumerated in this part, the commission shall have full power and authority, and it shall be its duty to enforce, execute and carry out, by its regulations, orders, or otherwise, all and singular, the provisions of this part, and the full intent thereof; and shall have the power to rescind or modify any such regulations or orders. The express enumeration of the powers of the commission in this part shall not exclude any power which the commission would otherwise have under any of the provisions of this part.

(b) Administrative authority and regulations.--The commission shall have general administrative power and authority to supervise and regulate all public utilities doing business within this Commonwealth. The commission may make such regulations, not inconsistent with law, as may be necessary or

proper in the exercise of its powers or for the performance of its duties.

(c) Compliance.--Every public utility, its officers, agents, and employees, and every other person or corporation subject to the provisions of this part, affected by or subject to any regulations or orders of the commission or of any court, made, issued, or entered under the provisions of this part, shall observe, obey, and comply with such regulations or orders, and the terms and conditions thereof. Cross References. Section 501 is referred to in sections 2212, 2806, 3209 of this title.

## Nearby sections

- [66 Pa.C.S. § 5 Expiration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T66_C5_S5.md)
- [66 Pa.C.S. § 501 General powers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T66_C5_S501.md)
- [66 Pa.C.S. § 502 Enforcement proceedings by commission.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T66_C5_S502.md)
- [66 Pa.C.S. § 503 Enforcement proceedings by Chief Counsel.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T66_C5_S503.md)
- [66 Pa.C.S. § 504 Reports by public utilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T66_C5_S504.md)
- [66 Pa.C.S. § 505 Duty to furnish information to commission; cooperation in valuing property.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T66_C5_S505.md)
- [66 Pa.C.S. § 506 Inspection of facilities and records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T66_C5_S506.md)
- [66 Pa.C.S. § 507 Contracts between public utilities and municipalities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T66_C5_S507.md)
- [66 Pa.C.S. § 508 Power of commission to vary, reform and revise contracts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T66_C5_S508.md)
- [66 Pa.C.S. § 509 Regulation of manufacture, sale or lease of appliances.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T66_C5_S509.md)
- [66 Pa.C.S. § 510 Assessment for regulatory expenses upon public utilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T66_C5_S510.md)
- [66 Pa.C.S. § 511 Disposition, appropriation and disbursement of assessments and fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T66_C5_S511.md)
- [66 Pa.C.S. § 511.1 Use of Federal funds under energy program.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T66_C5_S511.1.md)
- [66 Pa.C.S. § 512 Power of commission to require insurance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T66_C5_S512.md)

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