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

Utah Statutes

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

Utah § 54-18-201

Title 54Public Utilities

Ch. 54-18Siting of High Voltage Power Line Act

Part 54-18-2Public Utility Duties for High Voltage Power Lines

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Utah Code Ann. § 54-18-201 (2026).

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(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:

(1)(a) a high voltage power line; or

(1)(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:

(2)(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

(2)(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.

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(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:

(1)(a) a high voltage power line; or
(1)(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:

(2)(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
(2)(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.