{"code":"PUC","codeName":"Public Utilities Code","section":"99209.5","citation":"Pub. Util. Code, § 99209.5","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 11. PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL PUBLIC TRANSIT [99150. - 99582.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-utilities-code/division-10/part-11"},{"name":"CHAPTER 4. Transportation Development [99200. - 99420.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-utilities-code/division-10/part-11/chapter-4"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. General Provisions and Definitions [99200. - 99217.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-utilities-code/division-10/part-11/chapter-4/article-1"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1982, Ch. 544, Sec. 1.","effective":null,"html":"<p>“Operates” for purposes of Sections <a href=\"/puc/99209\">99209</a> and <a href=\"/puc/99215\">99215</a>, and “operation” for purposes of paragaraph (1) of subdivision (b) of Section <a href=\"/puc/99289\">99289</a>, mean that the operator owns or leases the equipment, establishes routes and frequency of service, regulates and collects fares, and otherwise controls the efficiency and quality of the operation of the system, but does not require that operators of rolling stock be employees of a public agency.</p>","text":"“Operates” for purposes of Sections 99209 and 99215, and “operation” for purposes of paragaraph (1) of subdivision (b) of Section 99289, mean that the operator owns or leases the equipment, establishes routes and frequency of service, regulates and collects fares, and otherwise controls the efficiency and quality of the operation of the system, but does not require that operators of rolling stock be employees of a public agency.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/public-utilities-code/general-provisions-and-definitions-99209-5","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}