Section 1.8 - (Rule 1.8) Signatures(a) A document tendered for filing must have a signature at the end of the document and must state the date of signing, the signer's address, the signer's telephone number, and (if consenting to service by electronic mail) the signer's electronic mail address.(b) A signature on a document tendered for filing certifies that the signer has read the document and knows its contents; that to the signer's best knowledge, information, and belief, formed after reasonable inquiry, the facts are true as stated; that any legal contentions are warranted by existing law or a good-faith argument for the extension, modification, or reversal of existing law; that the document is not tendered for any improper purpose; and that the signer has full power and authority to sign the document. (See Rule 1.1.)(c) A document tendered for filing must be signed either by the person on whose behalf it is tendered for filing or by the attorney or representative of the person. If the document is signed by the person, it must be signed as follows:(1) If the person is an individual or sole proprietorship, by the individual or proprietor.(2) If the person is a corporation, trust, or association, by an officer.(3) If the person is a partnership or limited partnership, by a partner or general partner, respectively.(4) If the person is a governmental entity, by an officer, agent, or authorized employee.(d) If a document is tendered for filing on behalf of more than one person, only one person (or one person's attorney or representative) need sign the document unless otherwise required by these rules. The title or first paragraph of the document must identify all persons on whose behalf the document is tendered and state their Case Information System Identification Numbers, if applicable (see Rule 1.6(b)). The signature of a person in these circumstances certifies that the signer has been fully authorized by the indicated persons to sign and tender the document and to make the representations stated in subsection (b) on their behalf.(e) Except as otherwise required in these rules or applicable statute, a copy of the original signature page is acceptable for tendering for filing in hard copy, and a signature page containing a signature made by electronic or mechanical means is acceptable for tendering for electronic filing, provided that the signer retains the original signature page with handwritten signature, and produces it at the Administrative Law Judge's request, until the Commission's final decision in the proceeding is no longer subject to judicial review.(f) The Commission may summarily deny a person's request, strike the person's pleadings, or impose other appropriate sanctions for willful violation of subsections (b) or (d) of this rule. The Commission may seek appropriate disciplinary action against an attorney for a willful violation of subsections (b) or (d) of this rule.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 20, § 1.8
1. Renumbering of former section 2.2 to new section 1.8, including amendment of section heading and section filed 9-13-2006; operative 9-13-2006 pursuant to Government Code section 11351(a) (Register 2006, No. 37).
2. Amendment of subsections (c)-(d) and (f) filed 6-4-2009; operative 7-4-2009 (Register 2009, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for limited review pursuant to Government Code section 11351 and Public Utilities Code section 311(h).
3. Amendment of subsection (e) filed 5-9-2011; operative 6-8-2011. Submitted to OAL for limited review pursuant to Government Code section 11351 and Public Utilities Code section 311(h) (Register 2011, No. 19). Note: Authority cited: Section 1701, Public Utilities Code; and Section 2, Article XII, California Constitution. Reference: Section 1701, Public Utilities Code.
1. Renumbering of former section 2.2 to new section 1.8, including amendment of section heading and section filed 9-13-2006; operative 9-13-2006 pursuant to Government Code section 11351(a) (Register 2006, No. 37).
2. Amendment of subsections (c)-(d) and (f) filed 6-4-2009; operative 7-4-2009 (Register 2009, No. 23). Submitted to OAL for limited review pursuant to Government Code section 11351 and Public Utilities Code section 311(h).
3. Amendment of subsection (e) filed 5-9-2011; operative 6-8-2011. Submitted to OAL for limited review pursuant to Government Code section 11351 and Public Utilities Code section 311(h) (Register 2011, No. 19).