Activities exempt from high voltage safety requirements

SDCL § 49-32-16 — under TELEPHONE, TELEGRAPH AND ELECTRIC LINES.

SDCL § 49-32-16

Sections 49-32-10 to 49-32-14 , inclusive, shall not be construed as applying to, nor shall they apply to: (1) Construction, reconstruction, operation, or maintenance of any high voltage overhead conductor, supporting structure or appurtenances for the support or operation of a high voltage conductor by persons authorized by the owner or operator; nor (2) Work being done on telephone or communication circuits or their supporting structures; nor (3) The operation or maintenance of any equipment traveling or moving upon fixed rails. Source: SL 1973, ch 288 , § 7.