The commission may by ordinance renew any grant for the construction or operation of any utility, at its expiration, subject to petition and referendum as hereinbefore provided.

History: En. Sec. 99, Ch. 152, L. 1917; re-en. Sec. 5497, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 5497, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 11-3313.