California § 7042.5 - This chapter does not apply to public utilities operating under the regulation of

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 7042.5 — This chapter does not apply to public utilities operating under the regulation of, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 7042.5. This chapter does not apply to public utilities operating under the regulation of

This chapter does not apply to public utilities operating under the regulation of the Public Utilities Commission on construction, maintenance, and development work incidental to their own business, or to those activities of a cable television corporation subject to regulation pursuant to Section 768.5 of the Public Utilities Code, except underground trenching by a cable television corporation within the public streets, other than that necessary solely for the connection of its distribution system to, or within the properties of, subscribers or potential subscribers. As used in this section, a cable television corporation is a corporation or person that transmits television programs by cable to subscribers for a fee.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 7042.5

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 7042.5 cover?

Section 7042.5 ("This chapter does not apply to public utilities operating under the regulation of") 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 § 7042.5?

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Is this the official text of California law?

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