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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 1Pt. 1Ch. 9Art. 1§ 1707 Public Utility Complaint Procedure

§ 1707 Public Utility Complaint Procedure

Public Utilities Code·California
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§ 1707 Public Utility Complaint Procedure

Key Takeaways

  • •Public utilities (like water or electric companies) can complain about unfair treatment, just like regular people.
  • •The complaint process is the same as for others, but the commission can decide to hear it privately or involve other parties.
  • •The commission can choose who gets notified about the complaint.

Example

A water company thinks another company is charging them too much for using their pipes.

The water company can file a complaint, and the commission might listen to them alone or bring in the other company to talk about it.

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

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§ 1707 Public Utility Complaint Procedure

Any public utility may complain on any of the grounds upon which complaints are allowed to be filed by other parties, and the same procedure shall be adopted and followed as in other cases, except that the complaint may be heard ex parte by the commission or may be served upon any parties designated by the commission. (Enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

public utilityex partecommission

Related Statutes

  • § 1701.3 Rate Setting Hearing Procedures
  • § 1701.4 Quasi-Legislative Rulemaking Procedures
  • § 1701.6 Ex Parte Communication Penalties
  • § 1702 Utility Complaint Procedures
  • § 1703 Complaint Joinder Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 1707.
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