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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 3Ch. 1Art. 1§ 6006 Franchise Bid Publication Requirements

§ 6006 Franchise Bid Publication Requirements

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§ 6006 Franchise Bid Publication Requirements

Key Takeaways

  • •If a company wants to run something like a street railroad, they have to tell everyone what they plan to do and for how long.
  • •The company must let others bid on the project, and the best bid wins.
  • •The winning company has to pay 2% of their yearly earnings from the project to the city or county every year.

Example

A company wants to build a trolley system in a city.

The company must announce their plan, including the trolley route, and let other companies bid on the project. The winning company must pay 2% of their yearly trolley earnings to the city.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 6006 Franchise Bid Publication Requirements

The publication shall state the character of the franchise or privilege proposed to be granted, the term for which it is granted, and, if it is for a street railroad, the route to be traversed; that sealed bids therefor will be received up to a certain hour and day named therein, and that the successful bidder and his assigns shall during the life of the franchise pay to the county or municipality two percent (2%) of the gross annual receipts of the grantee arising from the use, operation, or possession of the franchise. (Enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 10003 Municipal Utility Expansion Powers
  • § 10005 Municipal Utility Excess Sales
  • § 10054 Ordinance Publication Requirements
  • § 6001 Public Utility Franchise Conditions
  • § 6001.5 Pipeline Franchise Preemption

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 6006.
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