{"code":"PUC","codeName":"Public Utilities Code","section":"7531.5","citation":"Pub. Util. Code, § 7531.5","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 4. LAWS RELATING TO UTILITY CORPORATIONS AND THEIR EMPLOYEES [7503. - 8290.2.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-utilities-code/division-4"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Railroad Corporations [7503. - 7727.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-utilities-code/division-4/chapter-1"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. Powers and Duties [7526. - 7538.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-utilities-code/division-4/chapter-1/article-2"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 1005, Sec. 89.4.   Effective January 1, 2000.","effective":"2000-01-01","html":"<p>Upon receipt by it of an application, filed with either the federal Surface Transportation Board or the Public Utilities Commission, to abandon a line of railroad, the Public Utilities Commission shall forward a copy of the application to the Department of Transportation within 10 days.</p>","text":"Upon receipt by it of an application, filed with either the federal Surface Transportation Board or the Public Utilities Commission, to abandon a line of railroad, the Public Utilities Commission shall forward a copy of the application to the Department of Transportation within 10 days.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/public-utilities-code/powers-and-duties-7531-5","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}