7.04.290 Required Permitting

(a) Within ninety (90) days after the effective date of the Franchise Agreement, the franchisee shall proceed with due diligence and its best efforts to obtain, at its own costs, all necessary permits, licenses, and authorizations which are required for the conduct of its business on Tribal lands, including, but not limited to, any business licenses, utility joint use or attachment agreements, microwave carrier licenses, and any other permits, licenses, and authorizations needed to lawfully operate a Communication System on Tribal Land.

(b) A franchisee shall have in its possession such permits, easements, agreements and licenses prior to the commencement of its Communication System. The franchisee shall utilize existing poles when possible.