California § 15985 - Provisions of the Public Utilities Code and orders and regulations of the Public
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 15985 — Provisions of the Public Utilities Code and orders and regulations of the Public, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15985. Provisions of the Public Utilities Code and orders and regulations of the Public
Provisions of the Public Utilities Code and orders and regulations of the Public Utilities Commission relating to common carriers of passengers shall not apply to social service transportation delivered by a nonprofit social service transportation provider or to a locally licensed or franchised for-profit transportation provider which operates, in dedicated vehicles, social service transportation pursuant to contract with a nonprofit social service transportation provider organization. This section does not apply to a nonprofit social service transportation provider that uses one or more vehicles which are designed for carrying more than 16 persons including the driver or that operates vehicles which offer transportation services over regularly scheduled or fixed routes and allows any person to use those transportation services for a fee.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 15985
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 15985 cover?
Section 15985 ("Provisions of the Public Utilities Code and orders and regulations of the Public") 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 § 15985?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 15985 apply to my situation?
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