South Dakota § 9-35-3 Grant of franchise subject to approval by voters--Exception.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 9-35-3 — Grant of franchise subject to approval by voters--Exception.

South Dakota § 9-35-3

Title 9MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT

Ch. 9-34CARRIER AND UTILITY FRANCHISES AND REGULATION

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S.D. Codified Laws § 9-35-3 (2026).

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The governing body may not grant a franchise to any public utility authorizing it to occupy any of the streets, alleys, or public places of the municipality without submitting the proposition of issuing such franchise to a vote of the voters thereof at a general or special election called for the purpose. However, no franchise election is required when granting a franchise to a natural gas utility which is regulated by the Public Utilities Commission.

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The governing body may not grant a franchise to any public utility authorizing it to occupy any of the streets, alleys, or public places of the municipality without submitting the proposition of issuing such franchise to a vote of the voters thereof at a general or special election called for the purpose. However, no franchise election is required when granting a franchise to a natural gas utility which is regulated by the Public Utilities Commission.