On and after January 1, 2003, the department shall not contract under this division for the purchase of electrical power. This section does not affect the authority of the department to administer contracts entered into prior to that date or the department’s authority to sell electricity.
Chapter 5Termination of Authority to Contract
Section § 80260
Starting from January 1, 2003, the department is not allowed to make new contracts for buying electrical power. However, this rule does not change the department's ability to manage contracts made before that date or their power to sell electricity.
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