O.C.G.A.
O.C.G.A.

O.C.G.A. § 46-4-27 (2019)

Unreasonable interference with existing pipeline or distribution systems or service by persons constructing or extending pipeline or distribution systems

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If any person in constructing or extending his pipeline or distribution system unreasonably interferes or is about to interfere unreasonably with any pipeline or distribution system or service of any other person, the commission, on its own initiative or on complaint of any person claiming to be injuriously affected, may, after a hearing conducted after reasonable notice, make such order and prescribe such terms and conditions with respect to the matter as are just and reasonable.

History

(Ga. L. 1956, p. 104, § 2.)

Annotations

RESEARCH REFERENCES

ALR. - Right of public utility not having an exclusive franchise to protection against, or damages for, interference with its operations, property, or plant by a competitor, 119 A.L.R. 432.

Liability of one excavating in highway for injury to public utility cables, conduits, or the like, 73 A.L.R.3d 987.