California · Streets and Highways Code - SHC

SHC §691: In the exercise within the limits of any State highway of any privilege granted by franchise, the holder thereof shall at all times be subject to all reasonable orders, rules and regulations of the de

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Franchise holders operating on state highways must comply with all reasonable orders, rules, and regulations issued by the relevant authority.

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In the exercise within the limits of any State highway of any privilege granted by franchise, the holder thereof shall at all times be subject to all reasonable orders, rules and regulations of the department for the protection, maintenance or improvement of the highway or the safe and convenient use thereof as a public highway.

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