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2012 Utah Code
Title 54 - Public Utilities
Article 18 - Siting of High Voltage Power Line Act
Section 201 - Public utility to obtain approval for high voltage power lines.

Universal Citation:
UT Code ยง 54-18-201 (2012)
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54-18-201. Public utility to obtain approval for high voltage power lines.

(1) Except as provided in Subsections (2) and (3), a public utility shall comply with the requirements of this chapter before beginning construction or operation of:

(a) a high voltage power line; or

(b) an upgraded high voltage power line.

(2) A public utility is not subject to the provisions of this chapter if the public utility has on or before May 12, 2009:

(a) filed an application for or obtained a certificate of convenience and necessity for a high voltage power line in accordance with the provisions of Section 54-4-25; or

(b) has initiated the acquisition of right-of-way for the construction of the high voltage transmission line.

(3) A transmission line that is subject to federal permitting is not subject to the provisions of this chapter.


Enacted by Chapter 316, 2009 General Session

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