California · Streets and Highways Code - SHC

SHC §694: All franchises heretofore granted by any city for the exercise of any privilege in any State highway, are hereby fully validated, legalized and made effective, to the same extent that such city at the

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This statute validates and legalizes franchises previously granted by cities for privileges on state highways, making them effective to the same extent as city-granted franchises.

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All franchises heretofore granted by any city for the exercise of any privilege in any State highway, are hereby fully validated, legalized and made effective, to the same extent that such city at the time of making the grant had power to grant a franchise authorizing the exercise of such privilege in, over and upon city streets.

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