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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 Utah, 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 the purpose of laying transmission lines, distribution lines, or power lines, and performing necessary work such as tree trimming or removal to prevent interference with utility services. The easements are often established through negotiations and are recorded in the property's deed, ensuring that they are known to current and future property owners. The specific rights and obligations associated with a utility easement are typically detailed in the easement agreement and are governed by state statutes and case law. Property owners cannot unreasonably interfere with the utility's use of the easement, and utility companies are generally required to repair any damage caused during their work.

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