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City of San Mateo Municipal Code.

15.16.050 RIGHTS CONFERRED BY FRANCHISE.

Every gas franchise granted pursuant hereto shall confer upon the grantee thereof the right to use, or to lay and use, gas pipes and appurtenances for the purpose of transmitting and distributing gas. Every electric franchise so granted shall confer upon the grantee thereof the right to use, or to construct and use, poles, wires, or conduits and appurtenances for the purpose of transmitting and distributing electricity for any and all purposes, under, along, across or upon the public streets of city.