§2301. Construction, maintenance and operation of lines
Except as limited, every voice service provider, competitive local exchange carrier, telecommunications service provider as defined in section 711, subsection 7, paragraph C, unlit fiber provider as defined in section 711, subsection 7, paragraph E, information service provider as defined in section 711, subsection 7, paragraph A, dark fiber provider and corporation organized for the purpose of transmitting television signals by wire may construct, maintain and operate its lines upon and along the route or routes and between the points stated in its certificate of incorporation; and may construct its lines and necessary erections and fixtures for them along, over, under and across any of the roads and streets and across or under any of the waters upon and along the route or routes subject to the conditions and under the restrictions provided in this chapter and chapter 25. [PL 2017, c. 199, §2 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 141, §A6 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 225, §8 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 612, §7 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 623, Pt. B, §6 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 199, §2 (AMD).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
Chapter 23: UTILITY FACILITIES IN THE PUBLIC WAY
35-A §2301. Construction, maintenance and operation of lines
35-A §2301-A. University of Maine System may install lines on existing facilities
35-A §2302. Pipelines for common carrier transportation
35-A §2303. Water utilities may lay pipelines
35-A §2304. Gas utilities may lay pipelines
35-A §2305. Transmission and distribution utilities may construct lines (REPEALED)
35-A §2305-B. Construction of transmission and distribution lines
35-A §2306. No taking property without consent
35-A §2306-A. Permit required for person laying pipes and wires (REPEALED)
35-A §2308. Protection of utility facilities upon discontinuance of public ways
35-A §2309. Existing locations valid
35-A §2310. Trespass on a utility pole
35-A §2311. Lines along railroads; application to Public Utilities Commission when disagreement
35-A §2312. Facilities in municipally designated historic districts