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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 3Ch. 3§ 6461 Municipal Franchise Property Acquisition

§ 6461 Municipal Franchise Property Acquisition

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§ 6461 Municipal Franchise Property Acquisition

Key Takeaways

  • •The city can buy back property from a company if it's useful for the public.
  • •The city must pay a fair price for the property.
  • •The city has to give written notice before taking over the property.
  • •The city council must approve this decision first.

Example

A city wants to buy a private bus company's buses and routes to improve public transportation.

The city can decide to buy the buses and routes if they think it will help the public. They must pay a fair price and give the bus company a written notice. The city council must agree to this first.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 6461 Municipal Franchise Property Acquisition

The resettlement franchise shall be granted upon the express condition that the city or city and county may, at a valuation for the purpose of public acquisition, fixed and determined as provided in Section 6462, assume ownership by purchase, or take over and possess the property used and useful, or, in the discretion of the city or city and county, prospectively useful property of the franchise grantee, its successors or assigns, upon giving the grantee written notice of its intention to purchase and take over the property, which notice shall be given only when authorized by ordinance of the legislative or governing body of the city or city and county. (Enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

resettlement franchiseacquisitionownershipordinancepropertyvaluationconditiondiscretion

Related Statutes

  • § 6462 Public Utility Property Valuation
  • § 3341.2 Project Financing Authority Powers
  • § 50105 District Manager Powers
  • § 6452 Resettlement Franchise Grant Process
  • § 90271 District Manager Powers

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 6461.
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