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2022 Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 709 - Franchises by Local Governments
NRS 709.240 - Poles and wires subject to regulation by Public Utilities Commission of Nevada; repair of wires.
Universal Citation: NV Rev Stat § 709.240 (2022)
1. All poles from which wires are suspended for electric power, light or heating purposes within the boundaries of unincorporated towns or cities and over public highways shall be subject to such rules and regulations in constructing and maintaining the same as may be prescribed by the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada.
2. The persons or corporations operating such electric light, heat or power lines shall provide a competent electrician, at the expense of such persons or corporations, to cut, repair and replace wires in all cases where such cutting, repairing or replacing is made necessary by the removal of buildings or other property through the public streets or highways.
[7:102:1919; 1919 RL p. 2808; NCL § 3203]—(NRS A 1997, 1958)
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