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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 New Hampshire, public utility companies are typically granted utility easements, which are rights to use a portion of a property owner's land for utility infrastructure such as gas, electricity, telephone, water, sewer, and cable lines. These easements allow the utility companies to install, repair, and maintain their lines and equipment. The easements may be outlined in property deeds or established through agreements between the property owner and the utility company. New Hampshire law allows for the removal or trimming of trees by utility companies if they interfere with utility lines, as maintaining the safety and reliability of utility services is a priority. The specifics of each easement can vary, and property owners are usually compensated for granting easements. If an agreement cannot be reached voluntarily, utility companies may have the power of eminent domain to establish an easement, but they must demonstrate that it is for a public use and provide just compensation in accordance with state statutes and regulations.

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