54-18-201. Public utility to obtain approval for high voltage power lines.
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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