62-182. Acquisition of right-of-way by contract.
Such telegraph, telephone, or electric power or lighting company has power to contract with any person or corporation, the owner of any lands or of any franchise or easement therein, over which its lines are proposed to be erected, for the right-of-way for planting, repairing and preservation of its poles or other property, and for the erection and occupation of offices at suitable distances for the public accommodation. This section shall not be construed as requiring electric power or lighting companies to erect offices for public accommodation. (1874-5, c. 203, s. 3; Code, s. 2008; 1899, c. 64; 1903, c. 562, ss. 1, 2; Rev., s. 1572; C.S., s. 1697; 1963, c. 1165, s. 1.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Article 9 - Acquisition and Condemnation of Property.
§ 62-180 - Use of railroads and public highways.
§ 62-181 - Electric and hydroelectric power companies may appropriate highways; conditions.
§ 62-182 - Acquisition of right-of-way by contract.
§ 62-182.1 - Access to dedicated public right-of-way.
§ 62-183 - Grant of eminent domain.
§ 62-184 - Dwelling house of owner, etc., may be taken under certain cases.
§ 62-185 - Exercise of right of eminent domain; parties' interests only taken; no survey required.
§ 62-187 - Proceedings as under eminent domain.
§ 62-190 - Right of eminent domain conferred upon pipeline companies; other rights.
§ 62-191 - Flume companies exercising right of eminent domain become common carriers.