An Act relative to double poles

This bill (HD 161) requires utility companies (like electricity or telephone providers) to remove old poles within 180 days of installing new ones. If they miss this deadline, they face escalating daily fines starting at $10/day, increasing to $100/day until removal is complete - except for long-term construction projects (over 1 year), which get a 12-month deadline. The bill also mandates companies notify other pole users 72 hours before work and allows municipalities to fine users who delay removal by not clearing their wires. Companies can request relief from fines, but fines cannot be added to customer rates without regulatory approval. The bill does not change pole design but clarifies timelines and penalties for pole replacement work.