Pub. Util. Code, § 1701 · Article 1. Hearings
Pub. Util. Code, § 1701
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) All hearings, investigations, and proceedings shall be governed by this part and by rules of practice and procedure adopted by the commission, and in the conduct thereof the technical rules of evidence need not be applied. No informality in any hearing, investigation, or proceeding or in the manner of taking testimony shall invalidate any order, decision, or rule made, approved, or confirmed by the commission.
(b) Notwithstanding Section 11425.10 of the Government Code, Articles 1 to 15, inclusive, of Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 11400) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code do not apply to a hearing by the commission under this code. The Administrative Adjudication Code of Ethics (Article 16 (commencing with Section 11475) of Chapter 4.5 of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code) shall apply to administrative law judges of the commission.
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History
Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 808, Sec. 6. (SB 512) Effective January 1, 2017.
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- Gov. Code, tit. 2, div. 3, pt. 1, ch. 4.5Administrative Adjudication: General ProvisionsPrinted as Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 11400) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code
- Gov. Code, § 11425.10Printed as Section 11425.10 of the Government Code
- Gov. Code, tit. 2, div. 3, pt. 1, ch. 4.5, art. 16Administrative Adjudication Code of EthicsPrinted as Article 16 (commencing with Section 11475) of Chapter 4.5 of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code
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