§ 2-3. Holders of franchises subject to certain rules and regulations.  


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  • All franchises which may be granted after May 16, 1956, or which may become effective after such date to any public utility, shall be deemed to be subject to the reservation in the city of the right and power to adopt reasonable rules and regulations as to the method, manner, location and time of the installation of its facilities and the exercise by the grantee therein of the rights granted by such franchise. By the acceptance of any such franchise, the grantee shall agree to be bound by this reservation and the grant therein shall be subject hereto.

(Code 1971, § 2-16)

State law reference

Requirements for ordinance granting franchise, MCA 1972, § 21-13-3.