This chapter provides a procedure, alternative to the procedure provided in Article 1 of Chapter 1 of this division, for the granting of franchises by municipalities. When any proceeding is initiated under this chapter for the granting of a franchise, the provisions of this chapter exclusively govern the granting of such franchise.
Cal. Pub. Util. Code § 6204
General Provisions
Known as the Franchise Act
The act spans §§ 6201–6302 (31 sections).
Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case Southern Pacific Pipe Lines, Inc. v. City of Long Beach (1988)
Most recently applied in Southern Pacific Pipe Lines, Inc. v. City of Long Beach (September 1988)
Enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764.
Official source: California Legislative Information. Reproduced from public-domain California statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.