{"code":"PUC","codeName":"Public Utilities Code","section":"16531","citation":"Pub. Util. Code, § 16531","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 5. Purchase of Supplies and Advertising [16531. - 16531.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-utilities-code/division-7/chapter-4/article-5"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 72.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Except as otherwise provided, the board shall determine annually what goods, merchandise, stores, subsistence, materials, and other supplies will be needed by the district for the ensuing year.</p>","text":"Except as otherwise provided, the board shall determine annually what goods, merchandise, stores, subsistence, materials, and other supplies will be needed by the district for the ensuing year.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/public-utilities-code/purchase-of-supplies-and-advertising-16531","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}