California · Public Utilities Code - PUC
PUC §857: (a) A public utility that owns real property acquired for purposes of obtaining a utility right-of-way, may lease that property to a governmental entity for purposes of a public park, if the utility r
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(a) A public utility that owns real property acquired for purposes of obtaining a utility right-of-way, may lease that property to a governmental entity for purposes of a public park, if the utility retains the use of the right-of-way for public utility purposes. (b) In determining whether a lease of real property to a governmental entity for park purposes is for fair value, the commission shall include the community benefits of parks and open space as a benefit to ratepayers. (c) As used in this section, “community benefits” include, but are not limited to, improving public health, protecting the environment, and increasing recreational assets.
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