Vegetation Management Response Act authorizes electric utilities to manage vegetation near infrastructure.
The Vegetation Management Response Act allows electric public utilities to manage vegetation near their infrastructure to prevent power disruptions. The bill defines "dangerous vegetation" as trees, shrubs, or plants that may interfere with electric distribution or transmission lines. Electric utilities must notify customers, property owners, and local government entities of planned vegetation management activities. The bill also requires utilities to conduct an annual public education program on vegetation management.
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