California § 788 - This section applies only to a telephone corporation that is a provider of local

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§ 788. This section applies only to a telephone corporation that is a provider of local

(a) This section applies only to a telephone corporation that is a provider of local exchange service. (b) On or before March 1, 1992, and annually thereafter, every telephone corporation that is a provider of local exchange service shall issue to each of its residential subscribers, in a manner and form approved by the commission, a notice containing the following information: (1) An explanation of the responsibilities of the subscriber and the telephone corporation in relation to the customer’s inside telephone wiring, as that term is defined by and pursuant to Section 1941.4 of the Civil Code, including an explanation of lessor and tenant obligations. (2) An explanation of the telephone corporation’s procedures and charges for determining and notifying the subscriber of whether a malfunction in its telephone wire is located in the telephone network, or is located in the subscriber’s inside telephone wiring, including customer-provided equipment. (3) If the telephone corporation offers any services to maintain or repair a subscriber’s inside telephone wiring, a full description of the types of services offered, including the rates, charges, and conditions for these services, and whether those services are offered by nonutility providers.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 788

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 788 cover?

Section 788 ("This section applies only to a telephone corporation that is a provider of local") 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 § 788?

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Is this the official text of California law?

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How does California § 788 apply to my situation?

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