Pub. Util. Code, § 10007 · Article 1. Acquisition and Operation
Pub. Util. Code, § 10007
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) Every public utility furnishing light, heat, or power shall expend no funds for advertising when such advertising encourages increased consumption of such services or commodities.
(b) Nothing in this section shall prohibit a public utility furnishing light, heat, or power from expending funds for advertising which encourages the more efficient operation of the public utility or for advertising which encourages the more efficient use of light, heat, or power, the conservation of energy or natural resources, or presents accurate information on the economical purchase, maintenance, or use of any appliance or device using light, heat, or power.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 194.
Source of truth
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- As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
- Official file
- https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PUC§ionNum=10007.
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