{"code":"PUC","codeName":"Public Utilities Code","section":"10004","citation":"Pub. Util. Code, § 10004","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 5. UTILITIES OWNED BY MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS [10001. - 10303.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-utilities-code/division-5"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Acquisition, Operation, and Sale of Utilities [10001. - 10303.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-utilities-code/division-5/chapter-1"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. Acquisition and Operation [10001. - 10014.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-utilities-code/division-5/chapter-1/article-1"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764.","effective":null,"html":"<p>For the purpose set forth in Sections <a href=\"/puc/10002\">10002</a> and <a href=\"/puc/10003\">10003</a> a municipal corporation may acquire, own, control, sell, or exchange lands, easements, licenses, and rights of every nature within or without its corporate limits, and may operate a public utility within or without the corporate limits when necessary to supply the municipality, or its inhabitants or any portion thereof, with the service desired.</p>","text":"For the purpose set forth in Sections 10002 and 10003 a municipal corporation may acquire, own, control, sell, or exchange lands, easements, licenses, and rights of every nature within or without its corporate limits, and may operate a public utility within or without the corporate limits when necessary to supply the municipality, or its inhabitants or any portion thereof, with the service desired.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/public-utilities-code/acquisition-and-operation-10004","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}