Utilities Law in California
This page covers utilities law as it applies in California — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what utilities protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern utilities in California
California state law
- OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE › PLEADINGS AND PROCEEDINGS BEFORE TRIAL › Setting Aside the Indictment or InformationCA PEN § 995
Cited in 161 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- GENERAL PROVISIONS › RELIEF › UNIFORM TRADE SECRETS ACTCA CIV § 3426.1
Cited in 144 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- OF CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS › MISCELLANEOUS CRIMES › Invasion of PrivacyCA PEN § 632
Cited in 101 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE › OF SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS OF A CRIMINAL NATURE › Of Search WarrantsCA PEN § 1538.5
Cited in 69 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- PERSONS › BLIND AND OTHER PHYSICALLY DISABLED PERSONSCA CIV § 54.1
Cited in 59 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- GENERAL › PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES › Local Public Employee OrganizationsCA GOV § 3505
Cited in 49 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Federal law
- Federal Power Act of 1920
Created the Federal Power Commission (precursor to FERC). Regulates interstate transmission and wholesale of electricity. Codified at 16 U.S.C. ch. 12.
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for utilities in California.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.