{"code":"PUC","codeName":"Public Utilities Code","section":"10006","citation":"Pub. Util. Code, § 10006","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>No lease of a public utility is valid for a period of more than 15 years, and all such leases shall be let to the highest bidder at public auction.</p>","text":"No lease of a public utility is valid for a period of more than 15 years, and all such leases shall be let to the highest bidder at public auction.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/public-utilities-code/acquisition-and-operation-10006","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}