MA S1968

Bill

Relative to the failure to remove existing utility poles

Introduced
01/22/2019

In Committee
01/22/2019

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to the failure to remove existing utility poles. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

AI Summary

This bill amends Chapter 164 of the General Laws by adding a new section, Section 34C, which requires distribution companies or telephone companies engaging in the removal of an existing utility pole and installation of a new pole to complete the transfer of wires, all repairs, and the removal of the existing pole from the site within 90 days of the new pole's installation. If the work is not completed within this timeframe, the company must pay a fine of $200 per day to the municipality where the existing pole is located. For approved commercial or industrial construction projects expected to take longer than one year, the companies have 6 months to complete the work before incurring the $200 per day fine.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (2)

Cindy Friedman (D), Sean Garballey (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2552 (on 02/20/2020)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1968

(9 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1968
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1968.pdf

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MA S1968

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