Section 1803.

Cal. Public Utilities Code - PUC § 1803.
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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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referencesCal. Public Utilities Code - PUC § 1804.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026

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