15-7-701. Authority to construct; rights of operator; limitations; applicability.
(a) The governing body of any city or town may grant the right to construct, maintain and operate a system of waterworks within the corporate limits of the city or town to any corporation organized under the laws of Wyoming for that purpose. Subject to the supervision and control of the governing body, the corporation acquiring a right or franchise to construct waterworks may use the streets and alleys within the corporate limits to put down and operate all pipes, hydrants and other appliances necessary to the complete operation of the works.
(b) However, the governing body shall not grant a franchise:
(i) Repealed By Laws 2007, Ch. 176, § 1.
(ii) For more than twenty (20) years at any one time.
(c) Repealed By Laws 2007, Ch. 176. § 1.
(d) Nothing in this article shall be construed to restrict, prohibit or otherwise affect the rights of the University of Wyoming under W.S. 21-17-126.
Structure Wyoming Statutes
Chapter 7 - Public Improvements
Article 7 - Waterworks Franchises
Section 15-7-701 - Authority to Construct; Rights of Operator; Limitations; Applicability.
Section 15-7-702 - Supplying Water; Contract; Time Limitation.
Section 15-7-703 - Supplying Water; Charges; Revision; Time Period; Collection.
Section 15-7-704 - Extension of System and Jurisdiction.
Section 15-7-705 - Right to Purchase.
Section 15-7-706 - Right to Appropriate and Condemn.