Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2.
The commission may incur indebtedness and obligations as provided by this chapter.
Article 3 - General Powers and Duties
California Public Utilities Code — §§ 130520-130522
Sections (3)
Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2.
The commission may acquire by deed, purchase, lease, contract, gift, devise, or otherwise, any real or personal property, structures, rights, rights-of-way, franchises, easements, air, land, and development rights, and other interests in lands located within this state necessary or convenient for the construction or operation of a project, upon terms and conditions it deems advisable, and to lease, develop, jointly develop, maintain, operate, or dispose of any property, right, or interest in the manner that is necessary or desirable to carry out the objects and purposes of this chapter. Nothing in this chapter provides eminent domain power.
Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1646, Sec. 2.
The commission may do all of the following:
(a)Fix, collect, and revise from time to time, rates, rents, fees, fares, and charges for the use of, and for any facilities furnished or to be furnished by, a project or any part thereof, except that no rent, fee, fare, or charge may be imposed on an operator for the use of the facilities used in the operation of its transit guideway system.
(b)Contract with any individual, partnership, association, corporation, or public agency with respect to a project.
(c)Provide and maintain, by contract with any public agency or otherwise, a security force to enforce its regulations, preserve and protect the projects financed pursuant to this chapter, and preserve and protect the public peace, health, and safety with respect to these projects.