Terms Used In Tennessee Code 54-5-851

  • Department: means the department of transportation. See Tennessee Code 54-5-802
  • Relocation: means the adjustment of a utility facility as the commissioner determines is necessary or appropriate in connection with the construction or reconstruction of a public highway. See Tennessee Code 54-5-802
  • Utility: means a privately, publicly or cooperatively owned line, facility or system used, available for use or formerly used to transmit or distribute communications, electricity, gas, liquids, steam, sewerage, or other materials to the public. See Tennessee Code 54-5-802

The general assembly declares that it is the purpose of this section and §§ 54-5-852 – 54-5-856 to regulate the removal, relocation, or adjustment of utility facilities occupying rights-of-way of highways when construction by the department makes removal, relocation, or adjustment necessary.