California § 898 - Notwithstanding Section 890, a municipality, district, or public agency that offe
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 898 — Notwithstanding Section 890, a municipality, district, or public agency that offe, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 898. Notwithstanding Section 890, a municipality, district, or public agency that offe
Notwithstanding Section 890, a municipality, district, or public agency that offers in published tariffs home weatherization services, rate assistance for low-income customers, or programs similar to those described in subdivision (a) of Section 890, shall not be required to collect a surcharge pursuant to this article from customers within its service territory. A municipality, district, or public agency shall be required to collect a surcharge pursuant to this article from customers served by the municipality, district, or public agency outside of its service territory unless the commission determines that the entity offers those customers services similar to those offered by gas utilities as described in subdivision (a) of Section 890.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 898
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 898 cover?
Section 898 ("Notwithstanding Section 890, a municipality, district, or public agency that offe") 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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