North Carolina § 160A-670 - Effect on existing franchises and operations.
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§ 160A-670. Effect on existing franchises and operations.
Creation of the district does not affect any existing franchises granted by any unit of local government. Those existing franchises shall continue in full force and effect until legally terminated, and all ordinances and resolutions of the unit of local government regulating local natural gas systems shall continue in full force and effect unless superseded by rules of the district. This superseding, if any, may occur only on the basis of prior mutual agreement between the district and the respective unit of local government. History (1997-426, s. 2.)
Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does North Carolina General Statutes § 160A-670 cover?
Section 160A-670 ("Effect on existing franchises and operations.") is part of the North Carolina General Statutes, the codified statutory law of North Carolina. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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