{"code":"PUC","codeName":"Public Utilities Code","section":"8252","citation":"Pub. Util. Code, § 8252","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 7. Miscellaneous Regulations [8201. - 8290.2.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-utilities-code/division-4/chapter-7"},{"name":"ARTICLE 3. Use of “Spotter” Reports [8251. - 8252.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-utilities-code/division-4/chapter-7/article-3"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1092, Sec. 362.   Effective September 27, 1983.   Operative January 1, 1984, by Sec. 427 of Ch. 1092.","effective":"1983-09-27","html":"<p>Each violation of this article by any person, firm, association, or corporation is a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100) and not more than six hundred dollars ($600), or by imprisonment in the county jail for a period of not more than one (1) year, or by both such fine and imprisonment. In case of a public service corporation committing any violation of this article, the imprisonment when imposed shall be imposed upon the officers or agents thereof committing such offense.</p>","text":"Each violation of this article by any person, firm, association, or corporation is a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100) and not more than six hundred dollars ($600), or by imprisonment in the county jail for a period of not more than one (1) year, or by both such fine and imprisonment. In case of a public service corporation committing any violation of this article, the imprisonment when imposed shall be imposed upon the officers or agents thereof committing such offense.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/public-utilities-code/use-of-spotter-reports-8252","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}