California Civil Code

§ 1882.1

CIV § 1882.1 Effective Jan 1, 2026Div. 3 · Title 3.5 · Part 4

Statute text

A utility may bring a civil action for damages against any person who commits, authorizes, solicits, aids, abets, or attempts any of the following acts:

(a)Diverts, or causes to be diverted, utility services by any means whatsoever.

(b)Makes, or causes to be made, any connection or reconnection with property owned or used by the utility to provide utility service without the authorization or consent of the utility.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 540, Sec. 2. (SB 394) Effective January 1, 2026.