The purpose of this part is to prevent injury to persons and property and interruptions of utility service resulting from accidental or inadvertent contact with high-voltage electric lines by providing that no work shall be done in the vicinity of such lines unless and until the owner or operator thereof has been notified of such work and has taken one of the safety measures prescribed in this part.
History. Code 1981, § 46-3-31 , enacted by Ga. L. 1992, p. 2141, § 1.
Editor’s notes.
Ga. L. 1992, p. 2141, § 1, effective July 1, 1992, repealed former Code Section 46-3-31, which related to the protection of employees from accidental contact with high voltage lines. The former Code section was based on Ga. L. 1960, p. 181, § 2; and Ga. L. 1981, Ex. Sess., p. 8, Code Enactment Act.
Structure Georgia Code
Title 46 - Public Utilities and Public Transportation
Chapter 3 - Electrical Service
Article 1 - Generation and Distribution of Electricity Generally
§ 46-3-33. Required Conditions for Commencing Work Within Ten Feet of High-Voltage Line
§ 46-3-37. Applicability of Part to Railway Systems, Electrical Engineering System or Other Entities
§ 46-3-38. Applicability of Part to Moving or Transportation of Houses or Buildings