{"code":"PUC","codeName":"Public Utilities Code","section":"20","citation":"Pub. Util. Code, § 20","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"GENERAL PROVISIONS","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-utilities-code/general-provisions"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2008, Ch. 558, Sec. 7.   Effective January 1, 2009.","effective":"2009-01-01","html":"<p>(a) “Commission” means the Public Utilities Commission created by Section <a href=\"/puc/1\">1</a> of Article XII of the California Constitution, and “commissioner” means a member of the commission.</p><p>(b) “Energy Commission” means the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission.</p>","text":"(a) “Commission” means the Public Utilities Commission created by Section 1 of Article XII of the California Constitution, and “commissioner” means a member of the commission. (b) “Energy Commission” means the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/public-utilities-code/general-provisions-20","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}