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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 1Pt. 1Ch. 4Art. 2§ 738 Utility Claim Accrual Rules

§ 738 Utility Claim Accrual Rules

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§ 738 Utility Claim Accrual Rules

Key Takeaways

  • •If you have a problem with a service or product from a public utility (like electricity or water), you can complain or make a claim once it’s delivered or the service is done.
  • •You can use the remedies (ways to fix the problem) listed in Sections 734 to 737, plus any other remedies available if the utility doesn’t follow the rules.
  • •This law is about when you can take action—it starts when the service is done or the product is delivered.

Example

Your electricity bill is way higher than it should be, and the power company won’t fix it.

You can complain or make a claim as soon as you get the bill. If the company doesn’t follow the rules, you can use the remedies in Sections 734 to 737 or other ways to fix the problem.

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

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§ 738 Utility Claim Accrual Rules

For the purpose of Sections 734 to 737, inclusive, the cause of action shall accrue upon the delivery or tender of delivery of the shipment or the performance of the service or the furnishing of the commodity or product with respect to which complaint is filed or claim made. The remedies in those sections shall be cumulative and in addition to any other remedy or remedies in this part provided in case of failure of a public utility to obey an order or decision of the commission. (Enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

performancecommissionclaimremedyutilityshipmentcommodityaddition

Related Statutes

  • § 734 Public Utility Rate Reparation
  • § 737 Public Utility Tariff Claims
  • § 740.14 State Park Ev Charging Pilot
  • § 761 Public Utility Service Standards
  • § 775 Utility Fuel Oil Profit Credit

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 738.
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