Iowa Statutes
§ 478.17 — Access to lines — damages
Iowa § 478.17
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Bluebook
Iowa Code § 478.17 (2026).
Text
Individuals or corporations operating transmission lines shall have reasonable access to
the transmission lines for the purpose of constructing, reconstructing, enlarging, repairing,
or locating the poles, wires, or construction and other devices used in or upon any line, but
shall pay to the owner of the lands and of crops on the lands all damages to the lands or crops
caused by entering, using, and occupying the lands for those purposes. This section shall not
prevent the execution of an agreement between the person or company owning or operating
the lines and the owner of the land or crops regarding the use of the land.
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Related
SMB Investments v. Iowa-Illinois Gas & Electric Co.
329 N.W.2d 635 (Supreme Court of Iowa, 1983)
Legislative History
[S13, §2120-t; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §8324; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, §489.16; C66, 71, 73, 75,
§489.17; C77, 79, 81, §478.17]
Nearby Sections
15
§ 478.1
Franchise§ 478.10
Franchise transferable — notice§ 478.11
Record of franchises§ 478.12
Acceptance of franchise§ 478.14
Service furnished§ 478.17
Access to lines — damages§ 478.19
Manner of construction§ 478.20
Distance from buildings§ 478.22
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