54-18-201. Public utility to obtain approval for high voltage power lines.
(1) Except as provided in Subsectionsand, a public utility shall comply with the requirements of this chapter before beginning construction or operation of: (2) (3) a high voltage power line; or an upgraded high voltage power line.
(2) A public utility is not subject to the provisions of this chapter if the public utility has on or before May 12, 2009: filed an application for or obtained a certificate of convenience and necessity for a high voltage power line in accordance with the provisions of Section; or 54-4-25 has initiated the acquisition of right-of-way for the construction of the high voltage transmission line.
(3) A transmission line that is subject to federal permitting is not subject to the provisions of this chapter.