{"code":"PUC","codeName":"Public Utilities Code","section":"12702","citation":"Pub. Util. Code, § 12702","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 6. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT ACT [11501. - 14403.5.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-utilities-code/division-6"},{"name":"CHAPTER 6. Powers and Functions of District [12701. - 13024.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-utilities-code/division-6/chapter-6"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. Corporate Power [12701. - 12703.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-utilities-code/division-6/chapter-6/article-1"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764.","effective":null,"html":"<p>A district may sue and be sued, except as otherwise provided by law, in all actions and proceedings, in all courts and tribunals of competent jurisdiction.</p>","text":"A district may sue and be sued, except as otherwise provided by law, in all actions and proceedings, in all courts and tribunals of competent jurisdiction.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/public-utilities-code/corporate-power-12702","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}