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Utah Code Title 54. Public Utilities § 54-18-201. Public utility to obtain approval for high voltage power lines

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(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.

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