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M.G.L. - Chapter 164, Section 34b
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PART I. ADMINISI'1RATION OF THE GOVERNMENT
Pl'1'LE XXII. CORPORATIONS
CHAPTER 164. MANUFACTURE AND SALE OF GAS AND EI,FCTRICITY
MUNICIPAL LIGHTING PLANTS
Chapter 164: Section 34B. Replacement of existing poles
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Section 34B. A distribution company or a telephone company engaging in the removal of an existing pole and the
installation of a new pole in place thereof shall complete the transfer of wires, all repairs, and the removal of the
existing pole from the site within 90 days from the date of installation of the new pole; provided, however, that
for any approved commercial or industrial construction project, the completion of which is expected to take
longer than one year, said company shall be required to remove such pole within six months from the date of
installation of the new pole. The owner ofsuch pole shall notify all other users ofthe starting date of such removal
and installation work at least 48 hours prior to the commencement of such work, and said owner shall require all
other users to remove their wiring and other attachments from the poles in a timely manner.
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