Virginia § 56-256.1 Height of electric power distribution lines over agricultural land

Virginia Statutes

§ 56-256.1 — Height of electric power distribution lines over agricultural land

Virginia § 56-256.1

Title 56Public Service Companies

Ch. 10Heat, Light, Power, Water and Other Utility Companies Generally

Art. 4SALE OF PLANTS; EXTENSIONS; GENERAL POWERS OF COMPANIES

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Va. Code Ann. § 56-256.1 (2026).

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Unless placement at a greater height is required pursuant to § 56-466 or other applicable law, any electric distribution line that is installed, either as a new line or as a replacement for an existing line, on or after July 1, 2018, by or for an electric utility upon or over land upon which agricultural operations, as defined in § 3.2-300, are conducted shall be placed at a height that is not less than the minimum height requirement that applies to the placement of electric distribution lines above road crossings.

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Unless placement at a greater height is required pursuant to § 56-466 or other applicable law, any electric distribution line that is installed, either as a new line or as a replacement for an existing line, on or after July 1, 2018, by or for an electric utility upon or over land upon which agricultural operations, as defined in § 3.2-300, are conducted shall be placed at a height that is not less than the minimum height requirement that applies to the placement of electric distribution lines above road crossings.