Pub. Util. Code, § 9520 · Part 2. Utility Poles and Support Structures

Pub. Util. Code, § 9520

Verbatim from the official edition

Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)

(a) Nothing in this part alters the ability of a local publicly owned electric utility to determine who performs work for the local publicly owned electric utility on its facilities.

(b) The use of a utility pole or support structure by a communications service provider shall comply with Public Utilities Commission General Orders 95 and 128 and all other applicable provisions of law.

Notes and commentary — not statutory text

History

Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 580, Sec. 2. (AB 1027) Effective January 1, 2012.

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=9520.
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