2010 Georgia Code
TITLE 46 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
CHAPTER 3 - ELECTRICAL SERVICE
ARTICLE 1 - GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRICITY GENERALLY
PART 2 - HIGH-VOLTAGE SAFETY
§ 46-3-39 - Restriction on liability of owners and operators of high-voltage lines; effect of part on duty or degree of care

O.C.G.A. 46-3-39 (2010)
46-3-39. Restriction on liability of owners and operators of high-voltage lines; effect of part on duty or degree of care


(a) The owner or operator of high-voltage lines shall not be liable for damage or loss to person or property resulting from work within ten feet of high-voltage lines unless notice has been given as required by Code Section 46-3-34 and the owner or operator of the high-voltage line has failed to comply with the provisions of Code Section 46-3-33.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (a) of this Code section, nothing in this part shall be construed or applied so as to limit or reduce the duty or degree of care applicable to owners or operators of high-voltage lines with respect to damage or loss to person or property.