Section 2712 Of Chapter 2. Water Companies From California Public Utilities Code >> Division 1. >> Part 2. >> Chapter 2.

. "Whether under contract or otherwise" as used in Section 2701 is not to be construed as authorizing a contract by a person or corporation defined in this chapter as a public utility which in anywise deprives the State or the commission or other competent authority of power to regulate the rates and service of any such public utility.