17-1909. Consolidation of telegraph companies. Any telegraph company now organized or which may hereafter be organized under the laws of this state, may, at any regular meeting of the stockholders thereof, by vote of persons holding a majority of shares of the stock of such company, unite or consolidate with any other company or companies now organized or which may hereafter be organized under the laws of the United States or of any state or territory, by consent of the company with which it may consolidate or unite; and such consolidated company, so formed, may hold, use and enjoy all the rights and privileges conferred by the laws of Kansas on companies separately organized under the provisions of this act, and be subject to the same liabilities.
History: G.S. 1868, ch. 23, ยง 80; October 31; R.S. 1923, 17-1909.
Structure Kansas Statutes
Article 19 - Telegraph, Telephone And Transmission Lines
17-1901 Poles, wires and fixtures of telegraph companies.
17-1903 Entry upon and condemnation of land.
17-1904 Exclusive right contracts prohibited.
17-1905 Powers of telegraph companies.
17-1906 Location and regulation of telegraph poles and lines in cities.
17-1907 Injury to telegraph, telephone or power line property; penalty.
17-1908 Interference with lines; penalty.
17-1909 Consolidation of telegraph companies.
17-1910 Telegraph stations at county seats.
17-1912 Telegraph stations in cities over 50,000; free delivery of messages, when.
17-1915 Same; application for permits; fees.
17-1916 Same; notice to utility.
17-1918 Same; unlawful for mover to move or interfere with lines or facilities.