§ 5-201. Franchises

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   (a) Authority to exercise. -- A public service company may not exercise a franchise granted by law except to the extent authorized by the Commission.

(b) Documents required. -- A public service company may not exercise a franchise unless it files with the Commission:

   (1) a certified copy of its charter; and

   (2) a statement by its president and secretary, signed under oath, that the appropriate local authorities have provided the required consent for the exercise of the franchise.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 78, § 24(a), (d); 1998, ch. 8, § 2.

                    
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