New York S00981 mandates utility corporations to remove all debris from private property after trimming, pruning, or cutting trees, bushes, or.
New York S00981 amends the public service law by adding a new section requiring utility corporations to arrange for the complete removal of debris from private property when they trim, prune, or cut trees, bushes, or other vegetation in connection with servicing or protecting utility lines or systems. The removal process must include woodchip processing and/or hauling downed trees or branches for composting, recycling, or sale as tree length lumber. The utility corporation bears the cost of this removal. This act takes effect immediately.
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