Massachusetts H3458 regulates fines for utility companies that fail to remove existing poles within 180 days of installing new ones.

Massachusetts H3458 amends existing law to impose fines on distribution companies or telephone companies that do not remove existing poles within 180 days of installing new ones. The fines start at $10 per day for the first 30 days after the 180-day period, increasing to $30 per day for the following 30 days. For commercial or industrial projects expected to take longer than a year, the pole must be removed within 12 months. The pole owner must notify other users of the removal start date, and users can petition for relief or exemption from fines.

Massachusetts H3458 regulates fines for utility companies that fail to remove existing poles within 180 days of installing new ones.

Massachusetts H3458 amends existing law to impose fines on distribution companies or telephone companies that do not remove existing poles within 180 days of installing new ones. The fines start at $10 per day for the first 30 days after the 180-day period, increasing to $30 per day for the following 30 days. For commercial or industrial projects expected to take longer than a year, the pole must be removed within 12 months. The pole owner must notify other users of the removal start date, and users can petition for relief or exemption from fines.