{"code":"PUC","codeName":"Public Utilities Code","section":"12751.1","citation":"Pub. Util. Code, § 12751.1","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 3. Purchases [12751. - 12753.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-utilities-code/division-6/chapter-6/article-3"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 692, Sec. 14.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Notwithstanding Section <a href=\"/puc/12751\">12751</a>, the board of a district which has owned and operated an electric distribution system for at least eight years and has a population of 250,000 or more may authorize the general manager to determine the lowest responsible bidder and to award a contract to that bidder.</p>","text":"Notwithstanding Section 12751, the board of a district which has owned and operated an electric distribution system for at least eight years and has a population of 250,000 or more may authorize the general manager to determine the lowest responsible bidder and to award a contract to that bidder.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/public-utilities-code/purchases-12751-1","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}