California · Streets and Highways Code - SHC

SHC §686: The department shall approve any franchise submitted for approval pursuant to Section 683 or 684 unless the department finds on the facts of the particular case that the exercise of the privilege prop

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The department must approve franchises submitted under sections 683 or 684 unless it finds facts showing the privilege exercise is inappropriate for that specific case.

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The department shall approve any franchise submitted for approval pursuant to Section 683 or 684 unless the department finds on the facts of the particular case that the exercise of the privilege proposed to be granted is incompatible with the primary use of the freeway or other State highway for vehicular traffic or with its improvement to serve its primary use.

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