New Jersey § 48:3-17
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 48:3-17, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 48:3-17.
a. A local unit and local utility shall notify each public utility that provides service
within the borders of a local unit and local utility service area of any local infrastructure
project that the local unit or local utility plans to undertake at least 180 days
prior to initiating work on the local infrastructure project. The notice shall include a summary of the purpose and scope of the local infrastructure
project, a local infrastructure project schedule, and a map of the local infrastructure
project location. b. Notwithstanding the notification requirements of subsection a. of section 2 of P.L.2021, c. 263 ( C.48:3-17.12 ), within 60 days of the receipt of the notice required pursuant to subsection a.
of this section, a public utility shall examine any underground utility facility owned
or operated by the public utility within the borders of a local unit to the extent
feasible and notify the local unit and any relevant local utility whether an underground
utility facility needs repair or replacement and if the public utility intends to
construct a public utility infrastructure project within the scope of the local infrastructure
project. The local unit, local utility, and public utility shall coordinate to provide timely
notification of any changes to their respective project plans or schedule and, when
feasible, to jointly establish a timeframe for scheduled work.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 48:3-17
What does New Jersey Statutes § 48:3-17 cover?
Section 48:3-17 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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