13-1228f.   Same; stay or suspension of increase.Upon request of the petitioning party, any utility rate increasewhich is the subject of review shall be stayed in whole or in part, as requested,upon the filing of the petition. Upon request of the board, the districtcourt shall set a hearing upon five days' notice to determine whether thestay should be continued. If the stay or suspension is continued, the ordergranting the same shall contain a specific finding based upon evidence submittedto the court and identified by reference thereto, that petitioner wouldprobably prevail on the merits that the board's rate decision was unlawfulor unreasonable.

      History:   L. 1982, ch. 85, § 6; July 1.