Subject to all terms and conditions in this subchapter and the individual franchise ordinance, a franchise grants the grantee the right to transact a local business of supplying electricity or gas, as designated in the individual franchise ordinance, to customers in the village using facilities of an identified utility to the extent that it is lawful under applicable legislation, administrative rules, including those of the MPSC, and express or implied contract or agreement with the utility. A franchise does not grant the right to own, construct, operate, maintain or repair facilities in the village.
(Ord. 164, passed 4-17-00)