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Section 796 Of Article 4. Books And Accounts From California Public Utilities Code >> Division 1. >> Part 1. >> Chapter 4. >> Article 4.
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. (a) The commission shall disallow, for purposes of setting the
rates to be charged by any electrical, gas, or heat corporation for
the services or commodities furnished by it, all expenses for
advertising which encourage increased consumption of such services or
commodities.
(b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), the commission may allow, for purposes of setting rates, expenses for advertising which encourages the more efficient operation of the electric, gas, or heating plant, or for advertising which encourages the more efficient use of electricity, gas, or heat or the conservation of energy or natural resources, or presents accurate information on the economical purchase, maintenance, or effective use of electrical or gas appliances and devices.
(b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), the commission may allow, for purposes of setting rates, expenses for advertising which encourages the more efficient operation of the electric, gas, or heating plant, or for advertising which encourages the more efficient use of electricity, gas, or heat or the conservation of energy or natural resources, or presents accurate information on the economical purchase, maintenance, or effective use of electrical or gas appliances and devices.
