{"code":"PUC","codeName":"Public Utilities Code","section":"185012","citation":"Pub. Util. Code, § 185012","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 19.5. CALIFORNIA HIGH-SPEED RAIL SERVICE [185000. - 185511.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-utilities-code/division-19.5"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. General Provisions,Findings, and Definitions [185000. - 185012.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-utilities-code/division-19.5/chapter-1"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 796, Sec. 1.   Effective January 1, 1997.","effective":"1997-01-01","html":"<p>As used in this division, unless the context requires otherwise, the following terms have the following meanings:</p><p>(a) “Authority” means the High-Speed Rail Authority.</p><p>(b) “Department” means the Department of Transportation.</p><p>(c) “High-speed rail” means intercity passenger rail service that utilizes an alignment and technology that makes it capable of sustained speeds of 200 miles per hour or greater.</p>","text":"As used in this division, unless the context requires otherwise, the following terms have the following meanings: (a) “Authority” means the High-Speed Rail Authority. (b) “Department” means the Department of Transportation. (c) “High-speed rail” means intercity passenger rail service that utilizes an alignment and technology that makes it capable of sustained speeds of 200 miles per hour or greater.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/public-utilities-code/general-provisions-findings-and-definitions-185012","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}