South Dakota Statutes
§ 9-35-3 — Grant of franchise subject to approval by voters--Exception.
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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Related
Aberdeen Cable TV Service, Inc. v. City of Aberdeen
176 N.W.2d 738 (South Dakota Supreme Court, 1970)
City of Brookings v. Brookings Lake Telephone Co.
177 N.W.2d 489 (South Dakota Supreme Court, 1970)
Legislative History
SL 1913, ch 119, § 123; RC 1919, § 6248; SL 1921, ch 310; SDC 1939, § 45.1006; SL 1986, ch 79.
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§ 9-1-1
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Repealed.