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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 1Pt. 1Ch. 8§ 1402 Public Corporation Definitions

§ 1402 Public Corporation Definitions

Public Utilities Code·California
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§ 1402 Public Corporation Definitions

Key Takeaways

  • •This law defines what 'political subdivision' means.
  • •It includes counties, cities, and special districts like water or utility districts.
  • •Any public group that runs local services can be called a 'political subdivision'.

Example

Your local water company is run by the city.

That water company is a 'political subdivision' because it’s a public group that provides a service.

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§ 1402 Public Corporation Definitions

As used in this chapter, “political subdivision” means a county, city and county, city, municipal water district, county water district, irrigation district, public utility district, or any other public corporation. (Enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

political subdivisionpublic corporation

Related Statutes

  • § 1404 Petition For Property Acquisition
  • § 1409 Petition Hearing Costs
  • § 1412 Landowner Compensation Acceptance Process
  • § 1414 Land Acquisition Petition Deadlines
  • § 1415 Commission Order On Inaction

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 1402.
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