2025 California Code
Public Resources Code - PRC
DIVISION 15 - ENERGY CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT
CHAPTER 6 - Power Facility and Site Certification
Section 25517.

Universal Citation:
CA Pub Res Code § 25517 (2025)
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25517. Except as provided in Section 25501, no construction of any thermal powerplant or electric transmission line shall be commenced by any electric utility without first obtaining certification as prescribed in this division. Any onsite improvements not qualifying as construction may be required to be restored as determined by the commission to be necessary to protect the environment, if certification is denied.

(Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 1145, Sec. 14. Effective January 1, 1995.)

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