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Franchises generally.

Memphis Charter, art. 40, § 356
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Sec. 356. - Franchises generally. The Board of Commissioners shall have charge and control of the giving, granting and selling of all franchises, special privileges to individuals, firms or corporations, and no such franchise or privilege shall be bestowed or sold for any period of time exceeding thirty years. (Acts 1905, ch. 54, § 28)
Source: City of Memphis, Code of Ordinances and Charter and Related Laws (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tn/memphis/codes/charter?nodeId=PTICHRELA_ART40ORGE_S356FRGEFetched: 10/28/2026

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