Public Utilities Code section 779.6

(a)

An electrical or gas corporation shall restore service to a residential customer whose service was previously terminated for nonpayment of delinquent amounts upon the customer entering into either an amortization agreement described in subdivision (c) of Section 779 or any other arrearage payment plan determined by the commission.

(b)

To the extent authorized by commission rules, the restoration of service shall occur as follows:

(1)

Within 24 hours of the payment for remote reconnections.

(2)

Within one business day for field reconnections, except in situations relating to safety or extreme weather.

Source: Section 779.6, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PUC§ionNum=779.6. (accessed May 12, 2025).

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May 12, 2025

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/public_utilities_code_section_779.6

Original Source: Section 779.6, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PUC§ionNum=779.6. (last accessed May 12, 2025).