Massachusetts H3462 empowers municipalities to manage utility poles, wires, and attachments in public rights of way.

Massachusetts H3462 grants municipalities the authority to relocate, remove, or charge fees for utility poles, wires, and attachments not removed within 90 days. It allows for additional time in cases of uncontrollable circumstances and permits municipalities to suspend or delay permits by up to 30 days. The bill also enables municipalities to purchase poles from investor-owned utilities at depreciated values. It mandates compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and requires municipalities to adopt bylaws and ordinances for fees, fines, taxes, and licensing of utility companies.

Massachusetts H3462 empowers municipalities to manage utility poles, wires, and attachments in public rights of way.

Massachusetts H3462 grants municipalities the authority to relocate, remove, or charge fees for utility poles, wires, and attachments not removed within 90 days. It allows for additional time in cases of uncontrollable circumstances and permits municipalities to suspend or delay permits by up to 30 days. The bill also enables municipalities to purchase poles from investor-owned utilities at depreciated values. It mandates compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and requires municipalities to adopt bylaws and ordinances for fees, fines, taxes, and licensing of utility companies.