[§271G-8]  Reports and decisions ofcommission.  Whenever the public utilities commission inquires into theoperations, operating rights, rates, safety of operations, or directs inquiryand investigation into water carrier activities regulated under this chapter,and holds public hearing thereon, it shall make a report in writing in respectthereto, which shall state its findings of fact and conclusions of law,together with its decision, order, or requirement in the premises.  Theprovisions of chapter 91 shall apply. [L 1974, c 94, pt of §1]