{"code":"PUC","codeName":"Public Utilities Code","section":"6204","citation":"Pub. Util. Code, § 6204","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 3. PUBLIC UTILITY FRANCHISES BY LOCAL GOVERNMENTS [6001. - 6467.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-utilities-code/division-3"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Gas, Oil, Electric, and Water Franchises by Municipalities [6201. - 6302.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-utilities-code/division-3/chapter-2"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [6201. - 6205.1.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-utilities-code/division-3/chapter-2/article-1"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764.","effective":null,"html":"<p>This chapter provides a procedure, alternative to the procedure provided in Article 1 of Chapter 1 of this division, for the granting of franchises by municipalities. When any proceeding is initiated under this chapter for the granting of a franchise, the provisions of this chapter exclusively govern the granting of such franchise.</p>","text":"This chapter provides a procedure, alternative to the procedure provided in Article 1 of Chapter 1 of this division, for the granting of franchises by municipalities. When any proceeding is initiated under this chapter for the granting of a franchise, the provisions of this chapter exclusively govern the granting of such franchise.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/public-utilities-code/general-provisions-6204","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}