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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 South Dakota, public utility companies, such as those providing gas, electricity, telephone, water, sewer, and cable services, are typically granted utility easements to install, repair, and maintain their infrastructure on private property. These easements allow the utility companies legal access to a specific portion of the property for placing transmission lines, distribution lines, or power lines, and for performing necessary work such as tree trimming or removal to prevent interference with utility services. The easements are often established through negotiations with property owners and are recorded in the property's deed, ensuring that they are known to future property owners. The specific rights and obligations associated with a utility easement in South Dakota are governed by state statutes, local regulations, and the terms of the easement agreement itself.

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