Code Civ. Proc., § 1240.655 · Article 7. Condemnation for More Necessary Public Use
Code Civ. Proc., § 1240.655
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) If Golden State Energy commences an eminent domain action to acquire Pacific Gas and Electric Company property, including any franchise rights and stock, pursuant to Section 713 of the Public Utilities Code, that acquisition is for a more necessary public use pursuant to Section 1240.610. Golden State Energy may exclude from the acquisition only property not directly related to providing electrical or gas service.
(b) For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply:
(1) “Golden State Energy” has the same meaning as defined in Section 222.5 of the Public Utilities Code.
(2) “Pacific Gas and Electric Company” means Pacific Gas and Electric Company, PG&E Corporation, any subsidiary or affiliate of the foregoing holding any assets related to the provision of electrical or gas service within Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s service territory, and any successor to any of the foregoing.
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History
Added by Stats. 2020, Ch. 27, Sec. 3. (SB 350) Effective January 1, 2021.
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