Pub. Util. Code, § 762.5 · Article 3. Equipment, Practices, and Facilities
Pub. Util. Code, § 762.5
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
The commission, as a basis for making any order pursuant to the provisions of Section 762 relating to location of structures, shall give consideration to, and include in its order findings upon, the following factors:
(a) Community values.
(b) Recreational and park areas.
(c) Historical and aesthetic values.
(d) Influence on environment, except that in the case of any structure located in another state which will be subject to environmental impact review pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (Chapter 55 (commencing with Section 4321) of Title 42 of the United States Code) or similar state laws in the other state, the commission shall not consider influence on the environment unless any emissions or discharges therefrom would have a significant influence on the environment of this state.
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History
Amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 573, Sec. 1.
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