Iowa Statutes
§ 478.7 — Form of franchise
Iowa § 478.7
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Bluebook
Iowa Code § 478.7 (2026).
Text
The general counsel for the utilities commission shall prepare a blank form of franchise,
which shall provide space for a general description of the improvement authorized, the name
and address of the person or corporation to whom granted, the general terms and conditions
upon which the franchise is granted, and other things as necessary. This blank form shall be
filledoutandsignedbythechairpersonoftheutilitiescommissionwhichgrantsthefranchise,
and the official seal shall be attached. The franchise is subject to regulations and restrictions
as the general assembly prescribes, and to rules, not inconsistent with statutes, as the utilities
commission may establish.
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Legislative History
[S13, §2120-n; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §8314; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, §489.6; C66, 71, 73, 75, §489.7;
C77, 79, 81, §478.7]
Nearby Sections
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§ 478.1
Franchise§ 478.10
Franchise transferable — notice§ 478.11
Record of franchises§ 478.12
Acceptance of franchise§ 478.14
Service furnished§ 478.17
Access to lines — damages§ 478.19
Manner of construction§ 478.20
Distance from buildings§ 478.22
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