{"code":"PUC","codeName":"Public Utilities Code","section":"12827","citation":"Pub. Util. Code, § 12827","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":"Added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 53, Sec. 2.   Effective April 26, 1994.","effective":"1994-04-26","html":"<p>The board of a district that has owned and operated an electric distribution system for at least eight years and has a population of 250,000 or more may engage in programs to encourage economic development that benefits its ratepayers.</p>","text":"The board of a district that has owned and operated an electric distribution system for at least eight years and has a population of 250,000 or more may engage in programs to encourage economic development that benefits its ratepayers.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/public-utilities-code/utility-works-and-service-12827","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}