§ 2109 Public Utility Liability Rules

Public Utilities Code·California

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•If a worker from a public utility (like water or electricity company) does something wrong while doing their job, the company is responsible, not just the worker.
•This applies to mistakes, things they didn’t do, or breaking rules.
•The worker must have been doing their job when it happened.

Example

A worker from the electric company forgets to fix a broken power line, and it causes a fire.

The electric company gets in trouble, not just the worker, because he was doing his job when he made the mistake.

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§ 2109 Public Utility Liability Rules

In construing and enforcing the provisions of this part relating to penalties, the act, omission, or failure of any officer, agent, or employee of any public utility, acting within the scope of his official duties or employment, shall in every case be the act, omission, or failure of such public utility. (Enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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public utility penalties officer, agent, or employee official duties or employment

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 2109.

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