SB3645 - Tennessee - Public Utilities

Companion Bill HB3357. Public Utilities - Allows authorized contractor for public utility, electric or telephone cooperative, municipal electric system, or utility district to be deemed as the excavator serving notice of excavation or demolition. - Amends TCA Title 65, Chapter 31. Fiscal Summary for *SB3645 / HB3357MINIMAL Bill Summary for *SB3645 / HB3357 Present law generally requires excavators to notify utility operators at least three business days before beginning any excavation or demolition within 100 feet of the edge of the pavement of a street or highway when that area lies outside a street, highway, public space, or a private easement of a utility operator. The purpose of the notice requirement is to provide utility operators with an opportunity to relocate their facilities. If the utility operator receives the notice and does not relocate [...]

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