Section 460.516. Replacement of existing overhead lines.

(1) Existing overhead residential, commercial and industrial electric distribution and service lines anywhere in  the  state   shall  be  replaced  with underground facilities  at  the option   of  the  affected customer or customers.

(2) Before construction is started, the customer shall be required  to pay the utility the depreciated cost (net cost) of the existing overhead facilities plus the cost of removal less the salvage value thereof and, also, make a contribution in aid of construction in an amount equal to the estimated difference in cost between new underground and new overhead facilities including, but not limited to, the costs of breaking and repairing streets, walks, parking lots and driveways, and of  repairing lawns and replacing grass, shrubs and flowers.

History: 1979 AC.