Section 1803.1.
Cal. Public Utilities Code - PUC § 1803.1.
in effectThe commission shall adopt a policy to allow reasonable advocate’s fees, reasonable expert witness fees, and other reasonable costs of preparation for and participation in a hearing or proceeding to an eligible local government entity that complies with Section 1804 and satisfies all of the following requirements:
(a)
The entity’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.
(c)
The subject of the hearing or proceeding is the result of a triggering event, as determined by the commission, that significantly impacted the residents of the local government entity.
References
referencesCal. Public Utilities Code - PUC § 1804.
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