§ 6-108. Duty of owner or operator of high voltage line

   (a) In general. -- The owner or operator of a high voltage line shall perform any act that is reasonably necessary to carry out the safety measures required by § 6-107 of this title to guard effectively against accidental contact with the high voltage line:

   (1) after notification from a person who intends to perform an activity listed under § 6-106 of this subtitle within 10 feet of a high voltage line;

   (2) after the person who intends to perform the activity has made any appropriate arrangements; and

   (3) within a reasonable time.

(b) Limit on duty. -- This section does not require an owner or operator of a high voltage line to:

   (1) bear the expense of any safety measure required by this title; or

   (2) de-energize or ground any high voltage line if doing so would:

      (i) substantially interfere with service to the public; or

      (ii) endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the public.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 89, § 60, 61; 1991, ch. 8, § 2.