{"code":"PUC","codeName":"Public Utilities Code","section":"857","citation":"Pub. Util. Code, § 857","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 1. REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES [201. - 3299.100.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-utilities-code/division-1"},{"name":"PART 1. PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT [201. - 2120.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-utilities-code/division-1/part-1"},{"name":"CHAPTER 4. Regulation of Public Utilities [701. - 940.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-utilities-code/division-1/part-1/chapter-4"},{"name":"ARTICLE 6. Transfer or Encumbrance of Utility Property [851. - 857.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-utilities-code/division-1/part-1/chapter-4/article-6"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2009, Ch. 448, Sec. 1.   (AB 521)   Effective January 1, 2010.","effective":"2010-01-01","html":"<p>(a) A public utility that owns real property acquired for purposes of obtaining a utility right-of-way, may lease that property to a governmental entity for purposes of a public park, if the utility retains the use of the right-of-way for public utility purposes.</p><p>(b) In determining whether a lease of real property to a governmental entity for park purposes is for fair value, the commission shall include the community benefits of parks and open space as a benefit to ratepayers.</p><p>(c) As used in this section, “community benefits” include, but are not limited to, improving public health, protecting the environment, and increasing recreational assets.</p>","text":"(a) A public utility that owns real property acquired for purposes of obtaining a utility right-of-way, may lease that property to a governmental entity for purposes of a public park, if the utility retains the use of the right-of-way for public utility purposes. (b) In determining whether a lease of real property to a governmental entity for park purposes is for fair value, the commission shall include the community benefits of parks and open space as a benefit to ratepayers. (c) As used in this section, “community benefits” include, but are not limited to, improving public health, protecting the environment, and increasing recreational assets.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/public-utilities-code/transfer-or-encumbrance-of-utility-property-857","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}