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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 1Pt. 3Ch. 1Art. 1§ 2907 Public Utility Definitions

§ 2907 Public Utility Definitions

Public Utilities Code·California
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§ 2907 Public Utility Definitions

Key Takeaways

  • •This law defines special words like 'railroad corporation' and 'public utility'.
  • •These words mean the same thing as they do in another part of the law (Part 1).
  • •It helps everyone understand what these words mean when they see them in the law.

Example

If you see the word 'public utility' in the law, like when talking about your electricity bill.

It means the same thing as it does in Part 1 of the law, so you don’t have to guess what it means.

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

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§ 2907 Public Utility Definitions

“Railroad corporation,” “street railroad corporation,” “common carrier,” “gas corporation,” “electrical corporation,” “telephone corporation,” “telegraph corporation,” “water corporation,” and “public utility” have the same meaning as is given to them, respectively, in Part 1 (commencing with Section 201). (Amended by Stats. 1987, Ch. 369, Sec. 3.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

railroad corporationstreet railroad corporationcommon carriergas corporationelectrical corporationtelephone corporationtelegraph corporationwater corporationpublic utility

Related Statutes

  • § 10001 Municipal Public Utility Definition
  • § 10002 Municipal Public Utility Authority
  • § 10003 Municipal Utility Expansion Powers
  • § 10004 Municipal Utility Land Authority
  • § 10006 Public Utility Lease Limits

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 2907.
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