California Public Utilities Code

§ 5885

PUC § 5885 Effective Jan 1, 2007Div. 2.5

Statute text

(a)The local entity shall allow the holder of a state franchise under this division to install, construct, and maintain a network within public rights-of-way under the same time, place, and manner as the provisions governing telephone corporations under applicable state and federal law, including, but not limited to, the provisions of Section 7901.1.

(b)Nothing in this division shall be construed to change existing law regarding the permitting process or compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (Division 13 (commencing with Section 21000) of the Public Resources Code) for projects by a holder of a state franchise.

(c)(1) For purposes of this section, an “encroachment permit” means any permit issued by a local entity relating to construction or operation of facilities pursuant to this division.

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Legislative history

Added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 700, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 2007.