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IN SB0335
Bill
Status
1/8/2015
Primary Sponsor
Mark Messmer
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AI Summary
Senate Bill No. 335 Summary
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Adds new definition of "utility" under IC 14-8-2-294.5 to include communications service providers as defined in IC 8-1-32.5-4.
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Prohibits the Department of Natural Resources director from charging a fee to issue permits for erecting or constructing utility, telephone, or telegraph lines across public highway rights-of-way on state land.
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Permits remain subject to director's rules and restrictions necessary for protecting natural scenic conditions and preventing interference with public use and enjoyment of property.
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Effective date: July 1, 2015.
Legislative Description
Utility easements. Defines "utility" for purposes of IC 14-18-10 (the law concerning utility easements) to include a communications service provider. Provides that the director of the department of natural resources may not impose a charge to issue a permit to erect or construct a utility line upon or across a public highway right-of-way that passes through state land.
Last Action
First Reading: referred to Committee on Utilities
1/8/2015