Sec. 12. As used in this chapter, “utility pole” means a structure that is:

(1) owned or operated by:

Terms Used In Indiana Code 8-1-32.3-12

  • communications service provider: has the meaning set forth in Indiana Code 8-1-32.3-4.2
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • electrical transmission tower: means a structure that physically supports high voltage overhead power lines. See Indiana Code 8-1-32.3-5
  • wireless support structure: means a freestanding structure that is:

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(A) a public utility;

(B) a communications service provider;

(C) a municipality;

(D) an electric membership corporation; or

(E) a rural electric cooperative; and

(2) designed or used to:

(A) carry lines, cables, or wires for telephony, cable television, or electricity;

(B) provide lighting;

(C) provide traffic control; or

(D) provide signage.

The term does not include a wireless support structure or an electrical transmission tower.

As added by P.L.145-2015, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.261-2017, SEC.4.