Massachusetts H3500 aims to eliminate double utility poles and allows municipalities to enforce this through local ordinances.

Massachusetts H3500 amends the General Laws to allow cities and towns to enforce the elimination of double utility poles through local ordinances or bylaws. The bill authorizes municipalities to prohibit double poles beyond a 12-month period, with violations subject to fines up to $2,500 per occurrence. This measure seeks to streamline utility infrastructure and provide local governments with enforcement tools.

Massachusetts H3500 aims to eliminate double utility poles and allows municipalities to enforce this through local ordinances.

Massachusetts H3500 amends the General Laws to allow cities and towns to enforce the elimination of double utility poles through local ordinances or bylaws. The bill authorizes municipalities to prohibit double poles beyond a 12-month period, with violations subject to fines up to $2,500 per occurrence. This measure seeks to streamline utility infrastructure and provide local governments with enforcement tools.