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Public utility companies (gas, electricity, telephone, water, sewer, cable, etc.) often have easements to place utility transmission, distribution, or power lines on private property and access them for installation, repair, and maintenance—including removing or trimming trees that might interfere with transmission or distribution power lines, for example. These easements are known as utility easements or public utility easements.

In Maryland, public utility companies are typically granted utility easements, which are rights to use a portion of private property for utility infrastructure such as gas, electricity, telephone, water, sewer, and cable lines. These easements allow utility companies to install, repair, and maintain their infrastructure. Utility easements are often established through negotiations with property owners or through eminent domain proceedings if an agreement cannot be reached. Maryland law requires utility companies to adhere to certain regulations and procedures when exercising their rights under a utility easement, including providing notice to property owners before conducting work and compensating for any damages caused during the process. Additionally, utility companies have the authority to remove or trim trees that may interfere with utility lines, as long as they comply with applicable laws and regulations regarding environmental protection and property owner rights.

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