Section 231:190 – Statement of Purpose.
231:190 Statement of Purpose. – The general court finds that important sectors of commerce of this state depend, in part, on the efficient vehicle transport of unprocessed natural resources, manufactured goods and other commercial products across class IV, V, and VI municipal roads. The condition of such roads may at times necessitate that certain […]
Section 231:191 – Maximum Weight Limits.
231:191 Maximum Weight Limits. – I. The governing body of a municipality may establish maximum weight limits, seasonal or otherwise, which are more restrictive than limits set forth in RSA 266:17-26, for any class IV, V, or VI highway or portion of such highway, when the highway agent determines that such highway requires postings […]
Section 231:181 – Time of Removal.
231:181 Time of Removal. – All such poles shall be removed within the time designated, and, if not removed by the date stated in such notice, may be forthwith removed by the agency giving notice at the expense of the owner. Source. 1945, 188:1, part 24:22. RSA 254:23. 1981, 87:1, eff. April 20, 1981.
Section 231:182 – Temporary Removal.
231:182 Temporary Removal. – Whenever it shall be necessary for any lawful purpose temporarily to displace, remove, or sever any wire, pole, or structure lawfully maintained in any highway and the proprietor thereof shall neglect or refuse to take such action within 24 hours after request therefor, the person desiring such action may apply […]
Section 231:182-a – Commission to Study the Removal of Unused Utility Poles Following the Transition of Equipment, Lines, and Cables to New Utility Poles.
[RSA 231:182-a repealed by 2022, 286:2, effective December 1, 2022.] 231:182-a Commission to Study the Removal of Unused Utility Poles Following the Transition of Equipment, Lines, and Cables to New Utility Poles. – I. There is established a commission to study the removal of unused utility poles following the transition of equipment, lines, and […]
Section 231:183 – Applicability of Subdivision.
231:183 Applicability of Subdivision. – The provisions of this subdivision shall apply to all cities and towns now or hereafter incorporated, except such provisions thereof as may have been or are hereafter specifically amended or repealed in the act of incorporation. Source. 1949, 287:1. RSA 255:1. 1981, 87:1, eff. April 20, 1981.
Section 231:184 – Excavation in Highway.
231:184 Excavation in Highway. – No person or corporation shall dig up any highway or public ground for the purpose of laying water or gas pipes, or other pipes or structures therein, or of repairing the same, without first obtaining the consent of the commissioner of transportation or his division engineer when the excavation […]
Section 231:185 – Restoring Highway.
231:185 Restoring Highway. – Every person and every corporation who shall dig up any highway or public ground for such purpose shall restore the highway or ground to as good condition as it was in before so doing, without unnecessary delay, and shall take all necessary precautions to protect the public from injury by […]
Section 231:186 – Liability for Damages.
231:186 Liability for Damages. – They shall be liable for all damages occasioned to the town or city, or to any person, by an act so done or by any negligence connected therewith. Source. 1854, 1527:1. GS 141:1. 1868, 1:40. GL 155:1. PS 82:2. PL 98:3. RL 114:3. 1945, 188:1, part 25:3. RSA 255:4. […]
Section 231:187 – Petition for Easement.
231:187 Petition for Easement. – Selectmen, upon petition of any aqueduct or gaslight corporation or company, or of any person who supplies water or gas to people for hire, may lay out for the petitioner an easement to place and maintain pipes and other structures for conveying water or gas in any unaccepted street […]