Section 1803.

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The commission shall award reasonable advocate's fees, reasonable expert witness fees, and other reasonable costs of preparation for and participation in a hearing or proceeding to any customer who complies with Section 1804 and satisfies both of the following requirements:

(a) The customer's presentation makes a substantial contribution to the adoption, in whole or in part, of the commission's order or decision.

(b) Participation or intervention without an award of fees or costs imposes a significant financial hardship.

(Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 942, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 1993.)

                    
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