(a) It is the purpose of this Chapter 12.13 to comply with Section 5885(c) of the California Public Utilities Code. The provisions of this Chapter 12.13 that impose requirements or obligations on the city shall be construed to apply, and shall be only applied, to the extent necessary to comply with Section 5885(c) of the California Public Utilities Code.
(b) Except as provided in this Chapter 12.13, all of the provisions of this Title 12 shall apply fully to a state franchisee as if it were a "utility" or "public utility" within the meaning of this Title 12.13.
(Ord. 4945 § 31, 2007)