RCW 70.54.090

Attachment of objects to utility poles—Penalty.

Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case City of Seattle v. Mighty Movers, Inc. (2004)

Most recently applied in City of Seattle v. Mighty Movers, Inc. (September 2004)

2003 c 53 s 351; 1953 c 185 s 1.

(1) It shall be unlawful to attach to utility poles any of the following: Advertising signs, posters, vending machines, or any similar object which presents a hazard to, or endangers the lives of, electrical workers. Any attachment to utility poles shall only be made with the permission of the utility involved, and shall be placed not less than twelve feet above the surface of the ground.

(2) A person violating this section is guilty of a misdemeanor.

Official source: Washington State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Washington statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.