Section 6301 Of Article 4. Duties And Liabilities Of Grantee From California Public Utilities Code >> Division 3. >> Chapter 2. >> Article 4.

. (a) The grantee of a franchise under this chapter may be required to file a bond running to the municipality approved by the legislative body, in a penal sum prescribed by the legislative body and set forth in the resolution of intention to grant the franchise, conditioned that the grantee shall well and truly observe, fulfill, and perform each term and condition of the franchise, and that in case of any breach of condition of the bond the amount of the penal sum therein named shall be recoverable.
  (b) The bond, if required by the legislative body, shall be filed with the legislative body within five days after the date of the granting of the franchise. If the bond is not so filed, or does not receive the approval of the legislative body, the franchise may be refused or forfeited and any money paid to the municipality in connection therewith shall be retained by the municipality.