Pub. Util. Code, § 626 · Article 7. Eminent Domain
Pub. Util. Code, § 626
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
On or after January 1, 2000, a public utility may not enter into any exclusive access agreement with the owner or lessor of, or a person controlling or managing, a property or premises served by the public utility, or commit or permit any other act, that would limit the right of any other public utility to provide service to a tenant or other occupant of the property or premises.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 774, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2000.
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