N.J. Admin. Code § 16:25-1.6

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 16:25-1.6 - Authority of utilities to use and occupy land service highways

(a) The rights that public utilities have in highways are established by N.J.S.A. 48 and N.J.S.A. 40. Where usage is permitted, the statutes typically provide that the public utility involved "may use the public highways, streets and alleys," subject to the consents for approvals as the statute may require. Included in this category are:

1. Electric companies-N.J.S.A. 48:7-1.2;

2. Telephone companies-48:17-8, 10;

3. Telegraph poles-48:17-16;

4. Sewer lines-48:13-10, 11;

5. Water lines-48:19-17;

6. Gas lines-48:9-17, 25.4.

7. Electric poles-40:62-35;

8. Water lines--40:62-134 and 40:178-40; and

9. Cable Television--48:5A-1 et seq.

N.J. Admin. Code § 16:25-1.6