§ 10203 Statutory Purpose Interpretation

Public Utilities Code·California

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This law says that when we read the rules, we should interpret them in a way that makes them work and achieve their intended purpose.

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•Read laws broadly so they can achieve their intended purpose.
•If a rule is unclear, interpret it to make it effective.
•The goal is to apply the law in a way that works for everyday situations.

Example

A city rule says 'no vehicles' are allowed in a playground.

If a parent brings a stroller or a bike, a court would interpret 'vehicles' to include those items because the purpose is to keep the playground safe for children.

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§ 10203 Statutory Purpose Interpretation

This article and all of its provisions shall be liberally construed to the end that the purposes hereof may be effective. (Enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

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liberally construed purposes hereof

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 10203.

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