{"code":"PUC","codeName":"Public Utilities Code","section":"12809","citation":"Pub. Util. Code, § 12809","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 5. Utility Works and Service [12801. - 12827.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-utilities-code/division-6/chapter-6/article-5"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764.","effective":null,"html":"<p>The rates and charges for commodities or service furnished by a district shall be fixed by the board. As far as possible utilities shall be self-supporting but the board is not required to fix a rate which in its opinion is unreasonably high, nor to cover by rates large expenditures and the interest thereon required for future needs and developments.</p>","text":"The rates and charges for commodities or service furnished by a district shall be fixed by the board. As far as possible utilities shall be self-supporting but the board is not required to fix a rate which in its opinion is unreasonably high, nor to cover by rates large expenditures and the interest thereon required for future needs and developments.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/public-utilities-code/utility-works-and-service-12809","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}