§ 64B-3. Hazardous chemical warning.

A. 

The provisions of this section shall apply to any utility pole treated with a hazardous chemical and installed after January 1, 2014.

B. 

In a line of utility poles, the public utility shall post a sign on every fourth pole. The sign shall be posted in a conspicuous location at least four feet and no more than five feet from the base of the pole. The sign shall contain the following warning: "NOTICE — THIS POLE CONTAINS A HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL. AVOID PROLONGED DIRECT CONTACT WITH THIS POLE. WASH HANDS OR OTHER EXPOSED AREAS THOROUGHLY IF CONTACT IS MADE." The sign shall be oriented towards pedestrian traffic wherever possible. The text of the sign shall be of a font size that is no less than 36 point. The text of the sign shall be black on a white background. Failure to comply with the requirements of this section may result in penalties as provided for in § 64B-4 of this chapter.

C. 

When the Superintendent of Highways issues a permit for the installation of a utility pole that is treated with a hazardous chemical as defined in § 64B-2, the Superintendent of Highways will provide written notice to the public utility installing the pole that it must place a hazardous chemical warning sign as described in § 64B-3B within 30 days. Failure to comply with the notice may result in penalties as provided for in § 64B-4.

D. 

When the Superintendent of Highways determines that a utility pole on a Town highway, street, road or right-of-way is treated with a hazardous chemical as defined in § 64B-2, the Superintendent of Highways will provide written notice to the public utility that owns the pole that it must place a hazardous chemical warning sign as described in § 64B-3B within 30 days. Failure to comply with the notice may result in penalties as provided for in § 64B-4.