California · Public Utilities Code - PUC

PUC §9510.5: As used in this part, the following terms have the following meanings: (a) “Communications service provider” means a cable television corporation, video service provider, or telephone corporation.

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As used in this part, the following terms have the following meanings: (a) “Communications service provider” means a cable television corporation, video service provider, or telephone corporation. (b) “Governing body” means the governing body of a local publicly owned electric utility, including, where applicable, a board appointed by a city council. (c) “Street light pole” means a pole, arm, or fixture used primarily for street, pedestrian, or security lighting. (d) “Utility pole” means an electricity or telephone pole, but does not include a street light pole or an electricity pole used solely for the transmission of electricity at 50 kilovolts or higher and not intended for distribution of communications signals or electricity at lower voltages.

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