California · Public Utilities Code - PUC

PUC §313: The commission may require, by order served on any public utility, the production within this State at such time and place as it designates, of any books, accounts, papers, or records kept by the publ

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A commission may order a public utility to produce books, accounts, papers, or records at a designated time and place within the state.

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The commission may require, by order served on any public utility, the production within this State at such time and place as it designates, of any books, accounts, papers, or records kept by the public utility in any office or place without this State, or, at its option, verified copies in lieu thereof, so that an examination thereof may be made by the commission or under its direction.

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