Section 3-42-1 – Franchises; authorization.

A. A municipality may grant, by ordinance, a franchise to any person, firm or corporation for the construction and operation of any public utility. B. No franchise ordinance shall become effective until at least thirty days after its adoption, during which time the franchise ordinance shall be twice published in full, not less than seven […]

Section 3-42-2 – New municipality required to grant franchise when right-of-way granted by county commissioners.

A. If previous to the incorporation of a municipality, the board of county commissioners has granted to any person right-of-way over, upon, in and about the streets of the municipality for the erection, construction, maintenance or operation of a public utility, and such person has erected, constructed, or in good faith commenced the erection or […]