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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 Arkansas, public utility companies are typically granted utility easements, which are rights to use a portion of private property for certain utilities such as gas, electricity, telephone, water, sewer, cable, and others. These easements allow the utility companies to install, repair, and maintain their infrastructure. Arkansas law permits these companies to engage in activities necessary to ensure the proper functioning of their services, which includes the removal or trimming of trees that could interfere with utility lines. The specific rights and obligations associated with a utility easement are often detailed in the easement agreement itself and are also subject to state regulations. Utility companies must usually follow certain procedures before carrying out maintenance work, including providing notice to property owners. It's important for property owners to understand the terms of any utility easements on their property, as these can affect their rights and responsibilities.

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