{"code":"PUC","codeName":"Public Utilities Code","section":"5","citation":"Pub. Util. Code, § 5","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. 6.   Effective January 1, 2009.","effective":"2009-01-01","html":"<p>Unless the provision or the context otherwise requires, the definitions, rules of construction, and other general provisions contained in Sections <a href=\"/puc/1\">1</a> to <a href=\"/puc/22\">22</a>, inclusive, and the definitions in the Public Utilities Act (Chapter 1 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/puc/201\">201</a>) of Part 1 of Division 1), shall govern the construction of this code.</p>","text":"Unless the provision or the context otherwise requires, the definitions, rules of construction, and other general provisions contained in Sections 1 to 22, inclusive, and the definitions in the Public Utilities Act (Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 201) of Part 1 of Division 1), shall govern the construction of this code.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/public-utilities-code/general-provisions-5","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}