§ 10210 Gas And Water Charges

Public Utilities Code·California

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This law says companies can't charge more for gas or water in one place than they do in other places. They also have to pay a fee to the city or county for using public roads or pipes.

Key Takeaways

•Companies can't charge different prices for gas or water in different places.
•They have to pay the city or county for using public roads or pipes.
•The money they pay goes into a special fund to fix or upgrade the pipes or roads.

Example

A gas company charges $50 a month in one town but $70 a month in another town for the same service.

This law says the company can't do that—they have to charge the same price everywhere. They also have to pay the town money for using its pipes or roads.

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§ 10210 Gas And Water Charges

The permission shall provide that the charge made by the permittee for gas or water shall not be greater than the charge therefor made by the permittee for such service elsewhere, and shall provide that the permittee shall pay a reasonable charge, to be determined by the legislative body granting the permission, for the use of the work or improvement. Such rental shall be paid to the treasurer of the county or city at least semiannually and placed in a special fund, which shall be used for the improvement or replacement of the work or improvement or any part thereof. (Enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

permittee reasonable charge special fund improvement or replacement

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 10210.

§ 10210 Gas And Water Charges

Public Utilities Code·California

AI SummaryVerified

§ 10210 Gas And Water Charges

This law says companies can't charge more for gas or water in one place than they do in other places. They also have to pay a fee to the city or county for using public roads or pipes.

Key Takeaways

•Companies can't charge different prices for gas or water in different places.
•They have to pay the city or county for using public roads or pipes.
•The money they pay goes into a special fund to fix or upgrade the pipes or roads.

Example

A gas company charges $50 a month in one town but $70 a month in another town for the same service.

This law says the company can't do that—they have to charge the same price everywhere. They also have to pay the town money for using its pipes or roads.

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

Official Source

View on CA.gov

§ 10210 Gas And Water Charges

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

permittee reasonable charge special fund improvement or replacement

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 10210.

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