Public Utilities Code section 709.6

Not later than January 1, 2000, the commission shall commence a proceeding to consider whether to establish a new regulatory framework that does all of the following:

(a)

Ensures that the public has universally available access to basic local exchange service.

(b)

Applies appropriate rules to all telecommunications service providers.

(c)

Encourages the provision of advanced, high-speed digital telecommunications services to the public.

Source: Section 709.6, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=PUC§ionNum=709.­6.­ (updated Jan. 1, 1999; accessed Jun. 9, 2025).

Last Updated

Jan. 1, 1999

§ 709.6’s source at ca​.gov