Alabama § 11-43-62 Regulation of Use of Streets for Telephone, Telegraph, Etc., Lines; Sale or Lease of Franchises and Disposition of Moneys Therefrom

Alabama Statutes

§ 11-43-62 — Regulation of Use of Streets for Telephone, Telegraph, Etc., Lines; Sale or Lease of Franchises and Disposition of Moneys Therefrom

Alabama § 11-43-62

Title 11Counties and Municipal Corporations

Ch. 43Mayor and Council, Other Officers, Employees, Departments, Etc

Art. 3Council

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Ala. Code § 11-43-62 (2026).

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The council shall regulate the use of the streets for the erection of telegraph, telephone, electric, and all other systems of wires and conduits and may require the same to be placed underground if deemed necessary for the public convenience and safety and generally to control and regulate the use of the streets for any and all purposes.
The council may sell or lease in such manner as it may deem advisable any franchise which it has power to grant, and the moneys received therefor shall be paid into the city treasury.

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The council shall regulate the use of the streets for the erection of telegraph, telephone, electric, and all other systems of wires and conduits and may require the same to be placed underground if deemed necessary for the public convenience and safety and generally to control and regulate the use of the streets for any and all purposes.
The council may sell or lease in such manner as it may deem advisable any franchise which it has power to grant, and the moneys received therefor shall be paid into the city treasury.