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

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§ 54-18-201. 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

Source: official Utah text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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