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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 5Ch. 1Art. 1§ 10003 Municipal Utility Expansion Powers

§ 10003 Municipal Utility Expansion Powers

Public Utilities Code·California
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§ 10003 Municipal Utility Expansion Powers

This law lets a city take over a public utility and fix, rebuild, or expand it.

Key Takeaways

  • •Municipalities can acquire public utilities.
  • •They can repair, rebuild, or enlarge them.
  • •The law gives them authority to operate the utility after changes.

Example

A town wants to upgrade its water pipes after a leak.

The city can use its power to repair and enlarge the water system because it already owns the utility.

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

Official Source
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§ 10003 Municipal Utility Expansion Powers

The power to acquire and operate a public utility includes the power to complete, reconstruct, extend, change, enlarge, and repair a public utility acquired, constructed, owned, or operated by a municipality. (Enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

public utilitymunicipalityacquire and operate

Related Statutes

  • § 10001 Municipal Public Utility Definition
  • § 10002 Municipal Public Utility Authority
  • § 10004 Municipal Utility Land Authority
  • § 10005 Municipal Utility Excess Sales
  • § 10006 Public Utility Lease Limits

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 10003.
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