California § 1491 - Applications for hydroelectric powerplants with a generating capacity not to exce
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 1491 — Applications for hydroelectric powerplants with a generating capacity not to exce, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1491. Applications for hydroelectric powerplants with a generating capacity not to exce
Applications for hydroelectric powerplants with a generating capacity not to exceed five megawatts, which do not impound water during times of high waterflow to be used to generate power during times of low waterflow, and which will not have any significant adverse environmental impacts shall receive expedited processing by the board. The applicant shall not be required to show a need for the power that will be generated by the plant unless protests are filed against the project that are not resolved.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 1491
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 1491 cover?
Section 1491 ("Applications for hydroelectric powerplants with a generating capacity not to exce") 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.
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Is this the official text of California law?
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