§ 425 Carrier Record Inspection Authority

Public Utilities Code·California

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•The government can check the records of companies that transport things, like trucks or buses.
•They can look at books, papers, and other documents to make sure everything is fair and safe.
•This rule also applies to people who own or control these companies, even if they don’t work there every day.

Example

A trucking company keeps records of how much they charge to deliver goods.

The government can look at these records to make sure the company isn’t charging unfair prices or breaking any rules.

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§ 425 Carrier Record Inspection Authority

The employees, representatives, and inspectors of the commission may, under its order or direction, inspect and examine any books, accounts, records, memoranda, documents, papers, and correspondence kept or required to be kept by any carrier or related business referred to in this article. This section shall, to the extent deemed necessary by the commission, apply to persons who have direct or indirect control over, or who are affiliated with, any transportation agency. (Added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 323, Sec. 71. Effective July 1, 1983.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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commission employee port the california public effective july direction correspondence

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California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 425.

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