Pub. Util. Code, § 2872.5 · Article 1. Automatic Dialing-Announcing Devices
Pub. Util. Code, § 2872.5
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
The commission, in consultation with the Office of Emergency Services, shall open an investigative proceeding to determine whether standardized notification systems and protocol should be utilized by entities that are authorized to use automatic dialing-announcing devices pursuant to subdivision (e) of Section 2872, to facilitate notification of affected members of the public of local emergencies. The commission shall not establish standards for notification systems or standard notification protocol unless it determines that the benefits of the standards exceed the costs.
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History
Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 842, Sec. 47. (SB 1222) Effective January 1, 2017.
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