Pub. Util. Code, § 185012 · Chapter 1. General Provisions,Findings, and Definitions

Pub. Util. Code, § 185012

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As used in this division, unless the context requires otherwise, the following terms have the following meanings:

(a) “Authority” means the High-Speed Rail Authority.

(b) “Department” means the Department of Transportation.

(c) “High-speed rail” means intercity passenger rail service that utilizes an alignment and technology that makes it capable of sustained speeds of 200 miles per hour or greater.

Notes and commentary — not statutory text

History

Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 796, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1997.

Source of truth

Edition: 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&sectionNum=185012.
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Public Resources Code

Pub. Resources Code, § 21080.14Printed as Section 185012 of the Public Utilities Code

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