{"code":"PUC","codeName":"Public Utilities Code","section":"40222.5","citation":"Pub. Util. Code, § 40222.5","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501. - 107025.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-utilities-code/division-10"},{"name":"PART 4. ORANGE COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT [40000. - 40617.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-utilities-code/division-10/part-4"},{"name":"CHAPTER 6.5. Existing Systems [40221. - 40224.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-utilities-code/division-10/part-4/chapter-6.5"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1899.","effective":null,"html":"<p>The district shall not establish the proposed service or system, or maintain and operate the service or system until it has completed the purchase of the existing system or any part thereof.</p>","text":"The district shall not establish the proposed service or system, or maintain and operate the service or system until it has completed the purchase of the existing system or any part thereof.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/public-utilities-code/existing-systems-40222-5","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}