{"code":"PUC","codeName":"Public Utilities Code","section":"16402","citation":"Pub. Util. Code, § 16402","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 7. PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT ACT [15501. - 18055.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-utilities-code/division-7"},{"name":"CHAPTER 4. Powers and Functions of Districts [16401. - 16682.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-utilities-code/division-7/chapter-4"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. Corporate Powers [16401. - 16409.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-utilities-code/division-7/chapter-4/article-1"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 72.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Except as otherwise provided, a district may sue and be sued in all actions and proceedings, in all courts and tribunals of competent jurisdiction.</p>","text":"Except as otherwise provided, a district may sue and be sued in all actions and proceedings, in all courts and tribunals of competent jurisdiction.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/public-utilities-code/corporate-powers-16402","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}