As used in this chapter, "utility pole" means a structure that is:

1. (1) owned or operated by:

   1. (A) a public utility;
   2. (B) a communications service provider;
   3. (C) a municipality;
   4. (D) an electric membership corporation; or
   5. (E) a rural electric cooperative; and

2. (2) designed or used to:

   1. (A) carry lines, cables, or wires for telephony, cable television, or electricity;
   2. (B) provide lighting;
   3. (C) provide traffic control; or

   4. (D) provide signage.

      The term does not include a wireless support structure or an electrical transmission tower.

As added by P.L.145-2015, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.261-2017, SEC.4.