Section 313 Of Chapter 2. The Public Utilities Commission: Organization From California Public Utilities Code >> Division 1. >> Part 1. >> Chapter 2.

. The commission may require, by order served on any public utility, the production within this State at such time and place as it designates, of any books, accounts, papers, or records kept by the public utility in any office or place without this State, or, at its option, verified copies in lieu thereof, so that an examination thereof may be made by the commission or under its direction.