California § 761 - Whenever the commission, after a hearing, finds that the rules, practices, equipm

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 761 — Whenever the commission, after a hearing, finds that the rules, practices, equipm, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 761. Whenever the commission, after a hearing, finds that the rules, practices, equipm

Whenever the commission, after a hearing, finds that the rules, practices, equipment, appliances, facilities, or service of any public utility, or the methods of manufacture, distribution, transmission, storage, or supply employed by it, are unjust, unreasonable, unsafe, improper, inadequate, or insufficient, the commission shall determine and, by order or rule, fix the rules, practices, equipment, appliances, facilities, service, or methods to be observed, furnished, constructed, enforced, or employed. The commission shall prescribe rules for the performance of any service or the furnishing of any commodity of the character furnished or supplied by any public utility, and, on proper demand and tender of rates, such public utility shall furnish such commodity or render such service within the time and upon the conditions provided in such rules.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 761

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 761 cover?

Section 761 ("Whenever the commission, after a hearing, finds that the rules, practices, equipm") 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 § 761?

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Is this the official text of California law?

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