{"code":"PUC","codeName":"Public Utilities Code","section":"1803","citation":"Pub. Util. Code, § 1803","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 1. REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES [201. - 3299.100.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-utilities-code/division-1"},{"name":"PART 1. PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT [201. - 2120.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-utilities-code/division-1/part-1"},{"name":"CHAPTER 9. Hearings and Judicial Review [1701. - 1826.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-utilities-code/division-1/part-1/chapter-9"},{"name":"ARTICLE 5. Intervenor’s Fees and Expenses [1801. - 1812.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-utilities-code/division-1/part-1/chapter-9/article-5"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 942, Sec. 4.   Effective January 1, 1993.","effective":"1993-01-01","html":"<p>The commission shall award reasonable advocate’s fees, reasonable expert witness fees, and other reasonable costs of preparation for and participation in a hearing or proceeding to any customer who complies with Section <a href=\"/puc/1804\">1804</a> and satisfies both of the following requirements:</p><p>(a) The customer’s presentation makes a substantial contribution to the adoption, in whole or in part, of the commission’s order or decision.</p><p>(b) Participation or intervention without an award of fees or costs imposes a significant financial hardship.</p>","text":"The commission shall award reasonable advocate’s fees, reasonable expert witness fees, and other reasonable costs of preparation for and participation in a hearing or proceeding to any customer who complies with Section 1804 and satisfies both of the following requirements: (a) The customer’s presentation makes a substantial contribution to the adoption, in whole or in part, of the commission’s order or decision. (b) Participation or intervention without an award of fees or costs imposes a significant financial hardship.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/public-utilities-code/intervenors-fees-and-expenses-1803","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}