Cal. Government Code - GOV § 55300. Section 55300.
As used in this chapter, “local agency” means county, city, and sanitary district.
ARTICLE 1. General [55300. - 55310.]
Cal. Government Code - GOV 1.
in effectCal. Government Code - GOV § 55301. Section 55301.
As used in this chapter, “conduits” mean sewers, water mains, or other conduits.
Cal. Government Code - GOV § 55302. Section 55302.
As used in this chapter, “lines” mean pole lines for the transmission of electricity and electric energy.
Cal. Government Code - GOV § 55303. Section 55303.
All powers and duties conferred upon the Public Utilities Commission by this chapter are exclusive. Its judgment is conclusive upon all parties to any proceedings taken pursuant to this chapter.
Cal. Government Code - GOV § 55304. Section 55304.
This chapter is alternative to, and does not repeal, Chapter 1.
Cal. Government Code - GOV § 55305. Section 55305.
Under the terms prescribed by its legislative body a city or sanitary district may permit a local agency to construct and maintain conduits and lines in, along, or across its streets and other public places and to use them for such purpose pursuant to this chapter and not otherwise.
Cal. Government Code - GOV § 55306. Section 55306.
The resolution of necessity and request for permission of a local agency to construct and maintain conduits and poles in another city or sanitary district shall be made and submitted pursuant to Article 2, Chapter 1, except that the submitted resolution of necessity shall be certified by the clerk.
Cal. Government Code - GOV § 55307. Section 55307.
If a city or sanitary district, grants permission for the construction and maintenance of sewers, it may connect its sewer and those of its inhabitants with the sewers constructed, and use such sewers, pursuant to Article 2, Chapter 1.
Cal. Government Code - GOV § 55308. Section 55308.
A local agency shall let contracts for furnishing labor or materials for the construction or completion of conduits or line constructed by it in another city or sanitary district pursuant to Article 3, Chapter 1. This chapter does not prohibit the local agency itself from constructing or completing the work and employing the necessary labor without advertisement for proposals or letting of a contract.
Cal. Government Code - GOV § 55309. Section 55309.
If a controversy arises between the local agencies after permission has been granted by a city or sanitary district or by the Public Utilities Commission concerning the construction, operation, maintenance, or control of any conduits or lines, either local agency may file a petition with the commission stating the nature of the grievance.
Cal. Government Code - GOV § 55310. Section 55310.
The Public Utilities Commission shall hear and determine the complaint pursuant to the Public Utilities Act.
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