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Table of Contents » Title 56. Public Service Companies » Chapter 10. Heat, Light, Power, Water and Other Utility Companies Generally » Article 4. Sale of Plants; Extensions; General Powers of Companies » § 56-256.1. Height of electric power distribution lines over agricultural land

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Code of Virginia
Title 56. Public Service Companies
Chapter 10. Heat, Light, Power, Water and Other Utility Companies Generally

10/12/2024

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

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.

2018, c. 354.

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