Pub. Util. Code, § 1803.1 · Article 5. Intervenor’s Fees and Expenses
Pub. Util. Code, § 1803.1
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
The commission shall adopt a policy to allow reasonable advocate’s fees, reasonable expert witness fees, and other reasonable costs of preparation for and participation in a hearing or proceeding to an eligible local government entity that complies with Section 1804 and satisfies all of the following requirements:
(a) The entity’s presentation makes a substantial contribution to the adoption, in whole or in part, of the commission’s order or decision.
(b) Participation or intervention without an award of fees or costs imposes a significant financial hardship.
(c) The subject of the hearing or proceeding is the result of a triggering event, as determined by the commission, that significantly impacted the residents of the local government entity.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 808, Sec. 11. (SB 512) Effective January 1, 2017.
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