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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 1Pt. 3Ch. 1Art. 3§ 2969 Public Utility Control Election

§ 2969 Public Utility Control Election

Public Utilities Code·California
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§ 2969 Public Utility Control Election

Key Takeaways

  • •If most voters say 'no' to the city keeping control over a public utility (like water or electricity), the city loses that control.
  • •The control then goes to a special group called 'the commission'.
  • •This happens right after the election results show what most people voted for.

Example

A town votes on whether the city should keep managing the local water company.

If more than half the voters say 'no', the city can’t control the water company anymore. Instead, a group called 'the commission' takes over.

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

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§ 2969 Public Utility Control Election

If it appears from the result of the election, as so declared, that a majority of the qualified electors voted not to retain the powers of control respecting any class of public utility, the municipal corporation is deemed to have elected not to retain the powers of control, and the powers of control shall thereafter vest in and be exercised by the commission. (Enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

qualified electorspowers of controlpublic utilitymunicipal corporationcommission

Related Statutes

  • § 2968 Municipal Utility Control Retention
  • § 2971 Utility Control Transfer
  • § 2974 Municipal Utility Control Elections
  • § 2901 Municipal Utility Control Powers
  • § 2972 Municipal Utility Control Surrender

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 2969.
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