(a) The Commission may authorize the acts described in §§ 5-202, 5-203, and 5-205 of this title and § 6-101(a) of this article if it finds that the authorization is consistent with the public convenience and necessity. (b) Authority that the Commission grants under §§ 5-202 and 5-203 of this title does not: (1) revive a lapsed franchise; (2) validate an invalid franchise; (3) enlarge or add to the powers and privileges of a franchise; or (4) waive a forfeiture.
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