Section 6011 Of Article 1. Manner Of Granting From California Public Utilities Code >> Division 3. >> Chapter 1. >> Article 1.

. If the franchise is a renewal of a right already in existence, payment of the percentage of gross receipts shall begin at once upon the granting of the franchise. If the franchise is not a renewal of a right already in existence, no percentage shall be paid for the first five (5) years succeeding the date of the franchise, but thereafter the percentage shall be payable annually. If payment is not made, the franchise shall be forfeited.