Oklahoma § 17-190 - Addition of optical fiber to electric towers - Additional
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 17-190 — Addition of optical fiber to electric towers - Additional, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17-190. Addition of optical fiber to electric towers - Additional
easement or license.
The addition of optical fiber as part of the static wire
attached to electricity towers and appurtenant structures together
with all associated equipment for the transmission of communications
and information services by optical fiber shall be considered a part
of the transmission system and shall not constitute an additional
burden on the land or require an additional easement or license;
provided, however, no additional poles or other structures are
installed on the property; and provided further, no additional
poles, structures, wires, cables, or other facilities may be placed
except as provided by the existing easement; and provided further,
no damage shall be permitted either within or outside of the
existing easement during the installation, repair, replacement, or
maintenance of the optical fiber line.
Communication services or information services provided over
such facilities shall be solely for the internal use of the company
or cooperative. Such services shall not be offered to any other
entity on a wholesale, retail or any other basis.
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 17. Corporation Commission
Added by Laws 2003, c. 459, § 11.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 17-190
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 17-190 cover?
Section 17-190 ("Addition of optical fiber to electric towers - Additional") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. 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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