H4057

South Carolina H4057 establishes fees for public utilities crossing or paralleling railroad property.

South Carolina H4057 adds Article 12 to Chapter 17, Title 58 of the South Carolina Code to regulate fees for public utilities crossing or paralleling railroad property. The bill defines terms such as "crossing," "paralleling," and "license agreement." It requires utilities to submit applications to railroads for crossing or paralleling facilities, including compensation plans and engineering details. The bill sets a standard fee of $1,500 for each crossing or paralleling facility, with additional fees based on railroad traffic.