California § 12801 - A district may acquire, construct, own, operate, control, or use, within or witho
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 12801 — A district may acquire, construct, own, operate, control, or use, within or witho, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12801. A district may acquire, construct, own, operate, control, or use, within or witho
A district may acquire, construct, own, operate, control, or use, within or without, or partly within or partly without, the district, works or parts of works for supplying the inhabitants of the district and public agencies therein, or some of them, with light, water, power, heat, transportation, telephone service, or other means of communication, or means for the collection, treatment, or disposition of garbage, sewage, or refuse matter, and may do all things necessary or convenient to the full exercise of the powers herein granted. The district may also purchase any of such commodities or services from any other utility district, public agency, person, or private company, and distribute them.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 12801
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 12801 cover?
Section 12801 ("A district may acquire, construct, own, operate, control, or use, within or witho") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 12801?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 12801" (California). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 12801 apply to my situation?
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