§ 99686 Environmental Compliance For Expenditures

Public Utilities Code·California

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•Any money spent under this law must follow the rules of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
•CEQA makes sure that projects don't harm the environment before they start.
•If a project might hurt nature, people have to study it first and fix any problems.

Example

A city wants to build a new park with playgrounds and sports fields.

Before they can start building, they have to check if the park will hurt plants, animals, or water nearby. If it might, they have to change their plans to keep the environment safe. This is because of CEQA rules.

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§ 99686 Environmental Compliance For Expenditures

Every expenditure made pursuant to this part shall be made in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (Division 13 (commencing with Section 21000) of the Public Resources Code). (Added June 5, 1990, by initiative Proposition 116.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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compliance environmental protecting the quality public resources code added june proposition

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 99686.

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