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“Purpose and intent. The Legislature finds that: the energy industry has previously been highly regulated and monopolistic; municipalities have historically raised town or city, respectively, general fund revenues by collecting franchise”
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Purpose and intent. The Legislature finds that: the energy industry has previously been highly regulated and monopolistic; municipalities have historically raised town or city, respectively, general fund revenues by collecting franchise
Section 10-1-302
municipalities have historically raised town or city, respectively, general fund revenues by collecting franchise and business license revenues from the energy industry;
Section 10-1-302(2)
substantial restructuring of the energy industry has created an opportunity for increased competition within the energy industry;
Section 10-1-302(3)
to provide for a stable revenue source for municipalities and to create a more competitive environment for the energy industry, it is necessary to enact taxing authority for municipalities that accomplishes those goals; and
Section 10-1-302(5)
This part does not change municipal authority over franchises or control of municipal streets, highways, or other property.
Section 10-1-302(6)
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