LawWiki
HomeCodesSearchGlossaryAPIAbout
LawWiki

Plain English summaries of California law with zero-hallucination AI. Every summary is verified against official source text.

Product

  • Search
  • Codes
  • About

Legal

  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service
  • Disclaimer

© 2026 LawWiki. All rights reserved.

HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 6Ch. 6.5Art. 1§ 13073 Large District Electric Systems

§ 13073 Large District Electric Systems

Public Utilities Code·California
AI Summary·Official Text·Key Terms·Related Statutes·References
AI SummaryVerified

§ 13073 Large District Electric Systems

Key Takeaways

  • •This law only applies to big places with 250,000 or more people.
  • •The place must have owned and run its own electricity system for at least 10 years.
  • •If a place doesn’t meet both rules, this law doesn’t apply to them.

Example

A small town with 50,000 people wants to follow this law.

The town can’t use this law because it doesn’t have enough people (needs 250,000 or more).

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
View on CA.gov

§ 13073 Large District Electric Systems

This chapter shall apply only to districts which have owned and operated an electric distribution system for at least 10 years and which have a population of 250,000 or more. (Added by Stats. 1957, Ch. 2237.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

electric distribution system10 yearspopulation of 250,000 or more

Related Statutes

  • § 13374 Large District Utility Requirements
  • § 13071 Bond Issuance Authority
  • § 13072 Bond Chapter Scope Limitation
  • § 11891.6 District Electric Payment Authority
  • § 1231 Grade Crossing Protection Funding

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 13073.
View Official Source