Vermont § 2513 - Lines along railroad tracks; wireless and other telecommunications facilities
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 2513 — Lines along railroad tracks; wireless and other telecommunications facilities, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2513. Lines along railroad tracks; wireless and other telecommunications facilities
- (a) A company subject to the jurisdiction of the Public Utility Commission may erect and
maintain its telecommunications or electric transmission and distribution lines and
facilities along the sides of railroad tracks within the limits of lands owned or
held by a railroad on paying reasonable compensation to the railroad. If they cannot
agree upon the amount of reasonable compensation, it shall be determined by the Transportation
Board which shall ascertain the compensation. (b) Wireless telecommunications and broadband facilities may be erected and maintained
within the limits of lands owned or held by a railroad in the same manner as other
utility facilities. (c) For purposes of this section, “broadband” shall have the same definition as in the
rules adopted by the Public Utility Commission for purposes of attachment to utility
poles. (Amended 1995, No. 168 (Adj. Sess.), § 4; amended 1997, No. 144 (Adj. Sess.), § 26; 2007, No. 79, § 7, eff. June 9, 2007.)
Source: official Vermont text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 2513
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 2513 cover?
Section 2513 ("Lines along railroad tracks; wireless and other telecommunications facilities") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. 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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