California § 1803. 1803. (Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 942, Sec. 4.)

California Statutes

§ 1803. — 1803. (Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 942, Sec. 4.)

California § 1803.

JurisdictionCalifornia

Code PUCPublic Utilities Code - PUC

Div. 1.DIVISION 1. REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES

Part 1.PART 1. PUBLIC UTILITIES ACT

Ch. 9.CHAPTER 9. Hearings and Judicial Review

Art. 5.ARTICLE 5. Intervenor’s Fees and Expenses

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Cal. Public Utilities Code - PUC Code § 1803. (2026).

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The commission shall award reasonable advocate’s fees, reasonable expert witness fees, and other reasonable costs of preparation for and participation in a hearing or proceeding to any customer who complies with Section 1804 and satisfies both of the following requirements:

(a)The customer’s presentation makes a substantial contribution to the adoption, in whole or in part, of the commission’s order or decision.

(b)Participation or intervention without an award of fees or costs imposes a significant financial hardship.

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The commission shall award reasonable advocate’s fees, reasonable expert witness fees, and other reasonable costs of preparation for and participation in a hearing or proceeding to any customer who complies with Section 1804 and satisfies both of the following requirements:
(a)
The customer’s presentation makes a substantial contribution to the adoption, in whole or in part, of the commission’s order or decision.
(b)
Participation or intervention without an award of fees or costs imposes a significant financial hardship.