South Carolina § 5-31-1370 - Grant of franchise.
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§ 5-31-1370. Grant of franchise.
In connection with such sale such city or town council may grant to the purchaser an exclusive or nonexclusive franchise for furnishing electric current or water, or both, to such city or town and the inhabitants thereof. But no such exclusive franchise shall affect any existing contractual rights and no such exclusive franchise for furnishing water shall be for a period exceeding thirty years.
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 59-449; 1952 Code SECTION 59-449; 1942 Code SECTION 7277; 1932 Code SECTION 7277; 1927 (35) 176; 1930 (36) 1388; 1932 (37) 1128.
Editor's Note
Certain limitations on the performance of municipal services outside of corporate limits are prescribed in Chapter 7 of this Title. Articles 15 through 19 of Chapter 31 should be construed with Chapter 7 to understand the applicable limitations.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 5-31-1370 ("Grant of franchise.") is part of the South Carolina Code of Laws, the codified statutory law of South 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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