Missouri § 319.080 - Activities within ten feet of power lines prohibited, exceptions.
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§ 319.080. Activities within ten feet of power lines prohibited, exceptions.
Unless danger against contact with high voltage overhead lines has been guarded against as provided by section 319.083, no person, individually or through an agent or employee, shall store, operate, erect, maintain, move or transport any tools, machinery, equipment, supplies or materials or any other device that conducts electricity, within ten feet of any high voltage overhead line, or perform or require any other person to perform any function or activity upon any land, building, highway or other premises, if at any time during the performance thereof it could reasonably be expected that the person performing the function or activity could move or be placed within ten feet of any high voltage overhead line.
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(L. 1991 S.B. 214 & 264 § 3)
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Source: official Missouri text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Missouri § 319.080
What does Revised Statutes of Missouri § 319.080 cover?
Section 319.080 ("Activities within ten feet of power lines prohibited, exceptions.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, the codified statutory law of Missouri. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Missouri § 319.080?
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