New Hampshire § 38:2 Establishment, Acquisition, and Expansion of Plants

New Hampshire Statutes

§ 38:2 — Establishment, Acquisition, and Expansion of Plants

New Hampshire·Title III TOWNS, CITIES, VILLAGE DISTRICTS, AND UNINCORPORATED PLACES·Ch. 38 MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC, GAS, OR WATER SYSTEMS

Any municipality may:

I.Establish, expand, take, purchase, lease, or otherwise acquire and maintain and operate in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, one or more suitable plants for the manufacture and distribution of electricity, gas, or water for municipal use, for the use of its inhabitants and others, and for such other purposes as may be permitted, authorized, or directed by the commission.

II.For these purposes, take, purchase, and hold in fee simple or otherwise lease or otherwise acquire and maintain any real or personal estate and any rights therein, including water rights.

III.Do all other things necessary for carrying into effect the purposes of this chapter.

IV.Excavate and dig conduits and ditches in any highway or other land or place, and erect poles, place w

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Any municipality may:
I. Establish, expand, take, purchase, lease, or otherwise acquire and maintain and operate in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, one or more suitable plants for the manufacture and distribution of electricity, gas, or water for municipal use, for the use of its inhabitants and others, and for such other purposes as may be permitted, authorized, or directed by the commission.
II. For these purposes, take, purchase, and hold in fee simple or otherwise lease or otherwise acquire and maintain any real or personal estate and any rights therein, including water rights.
III. Do all other things necessary for carrying into effect the purposes of this chapter.
IV. Excavate and dig conduits and ditches in any highway or other land or place, and erect poles, place wires, and lay pipes for the transmission and distribution of electricity, gas, water, and pressurized hot water in such places as may be deemed necessary and proper.
V. Change, enlarge, and extend the same from time to time when the municipality shall deem necessary, and maintain the same, having due regard for the safety and welfare of its citizens and security of the public travel.

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