California · Public Utilities Code - PUC

PUC §16473: Whenever there is a surplus of available water, light, heat, or power above that which is required by the inhabitants or municipalities within the district, the district may sell or otherwise dispose

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A district may sell or dispose of surplus water, light, heat, or power that exceeds what its inhabitants and municipalities need.

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Whenever there is a surplus of available water, light, heat, or power above that which is required by the inhabitants or municipalities within the district, the district may sell or otherwise dispose of such surplus outside of the district to persons, firms, and public or private corporations.

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