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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 North Dakota, public utility companies are granted utility easements to install, repair, and maintain infrastructure such as gas, electricity, telephone, water, sewer, and cable lines on private property. These easements, which are often recorded in property deeds or as separate legal documents, provide the utility companies with the right to use a portion of the land for specific purposes related to their services. The scope of these easements typically includes the right to remove or trim trees that could interfere with utility lines. Property owners are usually compensated for granting these easements, and the specific terms, including the extent of the area affected and the activities permitted, are defined in the easement agreement. North Dakota state statutes and case law govern the creation, interpretation, and enforcement of utility easements, ensuring that utility companies can provide services effectively while also protecting the rights of property owners.

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