Pub. Util. Code, § 395 · Article 12. Consumer Protection
Pub. Util. Code, § 395
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) In addition to any other right to revoke an offer, residential and small commercial customers of electrical service, as defined in subdivision (h) of Section 331, have the right to cancel a contract for electric service until midnight of the third business day after the day on which the buyer signs an agreement or offer to purchase.
(b) Cancellation occurs when the buyer gives written notice of cancellation to the seller at the address specified in the agreement or offer.
(c) Notice of cancellation, if given by mail, is effective when deposited in the mail properly addressed with postage prepaid.
(d) Notice of cancellation given by the buyer need not take the particular form as provided with the contract or offer to purchase and, however expressed, is effective if it indicates the intention of the buyer not to be bound by the contract.
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History
Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 854, Sec. 10. Effective September 24, 1996.
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