### Question
How does the law define gas utility company?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 16451*, **gas utility company** is defined as:

> any company that owns or operates facilities used for distribution at retail (other than the distribution only in enclosed portable containers or distribution to tenants or employees of the company operating such facilities for their own use and not for resale) of natural or manufactured gas for heat, light, or power

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 16451*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 149-NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY AND PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER XII-ELECTRICITY > Part D-Repeal of Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935**

