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