The grantee of a franchise under this chapter shall construct, install, and maintain all pipes, conduits, poles, wires, and appurtenances in accordance and in conformity with all of the ordinances and rules adopted by the legislative body of the municipality in the exercise of its police powers and not in conflict with the paramount authority of the State, and, as to state highways, subject to the laws relating to the location and maintenance of such facilities therein.
Cal. Pub. Util. Code § 6294
Duties and Liabilities of Grantee
Known as the Franchise Act
The act spans §§ 6201–6302 (31 sections).
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 220 F. Supp. 2d 1070 - Pacific Gas & Electric Co. v. City of Union City (2002)
Most recently applied in 220 F. Supp. 2d 1070 - Pacific Gas & Electric Co. v. City of Union City (June 2002)
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.