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Section 12811.2 Of Article 5. Utility Works And Service From California Public Utilities Code >> Division 6. >> Chapter 6. >> Article 5.
12811.2
. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a district
may establish a temporary relief program for assistance to needy
customers of the district who are financially unable to pay in full
bills for services furnished by the district within the normal period
for payment thereof, and may expend funds, enter into contracts, and
cooperate with and accept cooperation from any state or local public
agency or private nonprofit organization in the implementation of
such a program.
(b) As used in this section, "needy" means either of the following:
(1) A household with an income which does not exceed the greater of either (A) an amount equal to 150 percent of the poverty level of this state, as determined pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (e) of Section 16367.5 of the Government Code, or (B) an amount equal to 60 percent of the state median income.
(2) A household with an income which meets guidelines for existing public assistance programs funded by the federal government.
(b) As used in this section, "needy" means either of the following:
(1) A household with an income which does not exceed the greater of either (A) an amount equal to 150 percent of the poverty level of this state, as determined pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (e) of Section 16367.5 of the Government Code, or (B) an amount equal to 60 percent of the state median income.
(2) A household with an income which meets guidelines for existing public assistance programs funded by the federal government.
