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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 1Pt. 1Ch. 4Art. 5§ 821 Public Utility Bond Issuance

§ 821 Public Utility Bond Issuance

Public Utilities Code·California
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§ 821 Public Utility Bond Issuance

Key Takeaways

  • •Public utility companies can borrow money by selling bonds or other securities that take more than a year to pay back.
  • •These companies can also sell special stocks (preferred stock) that come with a bonus: a chance to buy regular stock later at a set price.
  • •Sometimes, these bonds or special stocks can be turned into regular stock later, if the company allows it.

Example

A power company needs money to build new power lines.

The company can sell bonds to people, promising to pay them back with interest over time. They can also sell special stocks that let buyers get regular stock later if they want. This helps the company get the money it needs now.

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

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§ 821 Public Utility Bond Issuance

Subject to the provisions of this article, any public utility may issue bonds, or other interest bearing securities maturing at periods of more than 12 months after the date thereof, and may issue one or more classes of preferred stock which may have attached thereto warrants entitling the holder to subscribe for shares of common stock in such amounts, at such future dates, at such prices and on such terms and conditions as may be specified in the warrants. Such bonds, or other interest bearing obligations and such preferred stock also may be issued with provision therein that they may be converted into shares of common stock in such amounts, at such future dates, at such prices, and on such terms and conditions as may be specified therein. (Enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

securitiesstockobligationutility

Related Statutes

  • § 823 Utility Securities And Financing
  • § 830 Public Utility Security Guarantees
  • § 817 Public Utility Financing Purposes
  • § 818 Public Utility Securities Issuance
  • § 819 Commission Securities Approval Authority

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 821.
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