Georgia § 36-37-7 - Disposition of public utility plants or properties - Power generally; effect of charter restrictions.

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§ 36-37-7. Disposition of public utility plants or properties - Power generally; effect of charter restrictions.

Municipalities are empowered and authorized, if they so desire, to sell, lease, or otherwise dispose of any or all electric, water, gas, or other municipally owned public utility plants or properties, on such terms and conditions as such municipalities deem proper, and to transfer title to such public utility properties by warranty deed, bill of sale, contract, or lease, in the manner provided by law; provided, however, that nothing contained in this Code section and Code Sections 36-37-8 through 36-37-10 shall be held or construed to affect the powers of any municipal corporation in the charter of which there is now contained any provision either authorizing or prohibiting the sale, lease, or other disposition of such properties by the municipality, so long as such provision remains in the charter of the municipality. (Ga. L. 1925, p. 177, § 1; Code 1933, § 91-901.)

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