Replacement or renewal of franchise - Certificate of public convenience and necessity not necessary

N.D. Cent. Code § 49-03.1-07
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49-03.1-07. Replacement or renewal of franchise - Certificate of public convenience and necessity not necessary. No public utility need secure a renewal certificate of public convenience and necessity under this chapter in order to exercise rights under a franchise hereafter granted where it has not suspended operation of its plant and where such franchise merely replaces or renews an expiring or expired franchise.
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