§ 39-25-2. Statement of policy and purpose.
The general assembly finds and hereby declares the following:
(1) The citizens of the state whose homes are in close proximity to proposed high-voltage
lines have expressed concern about the possible harmful effect of electromagnetic
fields that emanate from the electrical utilities facilities;
(2) There have been a number of scientific studies that purport to suggest that the electromagnetic
fields associated with electrical utility facilities may present a significant health
risk;
(3) The issu
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§ 39-25-2. Statement of policy and purpose.
The general assembly finds and hereby declares the following:
(1) The citizens of the state whose homes are in close proximity to proposed high-voltage
lines have expressed concern about the possible harmful effect of electromagnetic
fields that emanate from the electrical utilities facilities;
(2) There have been a number of scientific studies that purport to suggest that the electromagnetic
fields associated with electrical utility facilities may present a significant health
risk;
(3) The issue of the adverse health effects of human exposure to electromagnetic radiation
has been the subject of newspaper and scientific journal articles, and although to
date no firm data exists indicating at what levels this radiation may pose certain
health risks, scientific studies and preliminary evidence warrant an approach of prudent
avoidance;
(4) While the general assembly recognizes that at present, research data neither provides
a basis for asserting that magnetic fields pose a significant health risk nor does
it allow one to categorically assert that there are no risks. Prudence, therefore,
suggests caution in dealing with electromagnetic fields and public health issues until
further research permits a more conclusive determination.