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Cal. Pub. Util. Code § 1803 — Intervenor’s Fees and Expenses

Cal. Pub. Util. Code § 1803

Type
Statute
Source
California Public Utilities Code
Jurisdiction
California
Date
1993-01-01
Current through
Nov 2, 2026 (California Legislative Counsel)

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:

Citator

Cal. Pub. Util. Code § 1803 — Intervenor’s Fees and Expenses is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.

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.