{"code":"SHC","codeName":"Streets and Highways Code","section":"683","citation":"Sts. & Hy. Code, § 683","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 1. STATE HIGHWAYS [50. - 897.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/streets-and-highways-code/division-1"},{"name":"CHAPTER 3. The Care and Protection of State Highways [660. - 759.3.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/streets-and-highways-code/division-1/chapter-3"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. Permit Provisions [670. - 695.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/streets-and-highways-code/division-1/chapter-3/article-2"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 977.","effective":null,"html":"<p>No franchise of any kind shall be granted in respect to any State highway or portion thereof which has been established as a freeway pursuant to the provisions of this code without the prior approval in writing of the department, except for crossings as provided in Section <a href=\"/shc/685\">685</a>.</p>","text":"No franchise of any kind shall be granted in respect to any State highway or portion thereof which has been established as a freeway pursuant to the provisions of this code without the prior approval in writing of the department, except for crossings as provided in Section 685.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/streets-and-highways-code/permit-provisions-683","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}