As used in this article, “public agency” includes the Federal Government or any of its branches, and any county, city, district, or other public corporation.

(Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 72.)

Terms Used In California Public Utilities Code 16871

  • City: includes city and county and "incorporated town" but does not include "unincorporated town" or "village. See California Public Utilities Code 19
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • County: includes city and county. See California Public Utilities Code 18