Public Utilities
Siting of High Voltage Power Line Act
Section 201
Public utility to obtain approval for high voltage power lines.
     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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