32. No person shall distribute gas unless he has obtained from the Gouvernement, upon the recommendation of the Board, the exclusive right to do so; such right shall be granted for such territory as is determined by the Gouvernement, upon the recommendation of the Board.
Such exclusive right shall be granted for thirty years unless it is granted for a shorter period upon the recommendation of the Board. It may be renewed by the Gouvernement, upon the recommendation of the Board, for any period not exceeding thirty years.
The Gouvernement, upon the recommendation of the Board following an inquiry made by it, may revoke such right in the public interest.
The Minister of Natural Resources shall give notice in the Gazette officielle du Québec of the granting, renewal or revocation of the exclusive right.