§ 16871 Public Agency Definition

Public Utilities Code·California

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•This law defines what a 'public agency' means.
•A 'public agency' includes the federal government and its parts.
•It also includes local governments like counties, cities, and districts.

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Your local city hall is building a new park.

The city hall is a 'public agency' because it's part of the local government.

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§ 16871 Public Agency Definition

As used in this article, “public agency” includes the Federal Government or any of its branches, and any county, city, district, or other public corporation. (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 72.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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public agency Federal Government public corporation

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 16871.

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