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MA H4007

MA H4007
Establishing a local option penalty on certain pole installation projects


summary

Introduced
07/10/2023
In Committee
07/20/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to establish a local option penalty on certain utility pole installation projects. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a local option penalty on certain utility pole installation projects. Specifically, it allows cities and towns to impose a $200 per day fine on distribution companies or telephone companies that do not complete the transfer of wires and remove the existing pole within 90 days of installing a new pole, or within 6 months for approved commercial or industrial construction projects expected to take longer than a year. The bill also requires pole owners to notify other pole users 48 hours prior to the start of removal and installation work, and allows municipalities to recover the fines through various legal means.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4778 (on 07/02/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H4007
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H4007.pdf
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