Title 49 — Public Utilities
33 chapters · 382 sections in this title.
N.D.C.C. § 49-25-01 Definitions
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As used in this chapter: 1. "Hazardous vegetation" means plants, such as trees, shrubs, and grass, which are dry, diseased, dead, or in close proximity to power lines and could come into contact with power lines, especially in dry and windy conditions, and lead to electrical faul…
N.D.C.C. § 49-25-02 Limitation on strict liability standard for a qualified utility
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A court may not apply a standard of strict liability to a qualified utility in any cause of action alleging the qualified utility caused wildfire related damages.
N.D.C.C. § 49-25-03 Wildfire mitigation plan
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1. A qualified utility may prepare a wildfire mitigation plan in accordance with this chapter. 2. A wildfire mitigation plan under this section must include a description of: a. Areas within the service territory of the qualified utility which may be subject to a heightened risk …
N.D.C.C. § 49-25-04 Wildfire mitigation plan submission
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1. An electric public utility or electric transmission provider may submit for filing a wildfire mitigation plan to the commission. An electric public utility or electric transmission provider shall publish on its website all wildfire mitigation plans within thirty days of filing…
N.D.C.C. § 49-25-05 Annual report
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1. An electric public utility or electric transmission provider with a wildfire mitigation plan on file may submit an annual report detailing the utility's compliance with the plan to the commission, no later than December thirty-first of each year the plan is effective. If the u…