69-4-401. Definitions. As used in this part, the following definitions apply: (1) ”Agricultural improvement” includes, without limitation, sprinkler irrigation systems. (2) ”Overhead utility line” means a facility for the transmission or distribution of electricity or telephone messages along wires or cables suspended above the ground between single or double poles and their respective anchors. History: En. 24-201 by Sec. […]
69-4-402. Petition for relocation of overhead line. An owner of agricultural land across which an overhead utility line has been constructed may petition the district court for an order for relocation of the line for the purpose of installing an agricultural improvement. The petition shall set forth the nature of the proposed agricultural improvement, the increase […]
69-4-403. Hearing and order. The district court shall, upon notice to the owner of the overhead utility line, hear evidence bearing upon the matters presented in the petition. If the evidence establishes a substantial improvement in agricultural productivity and the feasibility of the relocated route, the court shall grant or modify and grant, as modified, the […]
69-4-404. Costs of relocation. The costs of relocating an overhead utility line as ordered under 69-4-403 must be paid by the owner of the land. History: En. 24-204 by Sec. 4, Ch. 123, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 24-204; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 141, L. 1993.
