(1) As used in this section:

1. (a) "Main" has the meaning set forth in 49 C.F.R. Section 192.3.

2. (b) "Minimum distance" means:

   1. (i) the width of a recorded easement when the width is described;
   2. (ii) 15 feet when the width of a recorded easement is undefined; or
   3. (iii) for any underground facility, it means an area measured one foot vertically and three feet horizontally from the outer surface of a main or transmission line.
3. (c) "Transmission line" has the meaning set forth in 49 C.F.R. Section 192.3.
4. (d) "Underground facility" has the meaning set forth in Section 54-8a-2.

(2)

1. (a) After April 30, 1995, a building or structure requiring slab support or footings, or an underground facility may not be placed within the minimum distance of a main or transmission line.

2. (b) Subsection (2)(a) does not apply if:

   1. (i) the building or structure is used for public or railroad transportation, natural gas pipeline purposes, or by a public utility subject to the jurisdiction or regulation of the Public Service Commission;
   2. (ii) in order to receive natural gas service, the building or structure must be located within the minimum distance of the pipeline;
   3. (iii) the owner or operator of the main or transmission line has been notified prior to construction or placement pursuant to Section 54-8a-4 and has given written permission; or
   4. (iv) the commission by rule exempts such action from the provisions of Subsection (2)(a).