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2025 California Code
Public Utilities Code - PUC
DIVISION 7 - PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT ACT
CHAPTER 4 - Powers and Functions of Districts
ARTICLE 3 - Utility Works and Services
Section 16480.

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CA Pub Util Code § 16480 (2025)
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16480. (a) Every district furnishing light, heat, or power shall expend no funds for advertising when such advertising encourages increased consumption of such services or commodities.

(b) Nothing in this section shall prohibit a district furnishing light, heat, or power from expending funds for advertising which encourages the more efficient operation of the facilities, works, or utilities of the district, or for advertising which encourages the more efficient use of light, heat, or power, the conservation of energy or natural resources, or presents accurate information on the economical purchase, maintenance, or use of any appliance or device using light, heat, or power.

(Added by renumbering Section 16477 (as added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 194) by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1079.)

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