RS 45:781.1: Removal of abandoned lines; liability

A. The telephone or telegraph company, which constructed telephone or telegraph lines pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter, may allow another person or company to remove lines which have been abandoned.

B. The telephone or telegraph company, which constructed telephone or telegraph lines pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter, shall not be liable for damages or injuries sustained during the removal by another person or company of lines which have been abandoned provided that the abandoned cable lies within a right of way provided for the exclusive use of the telephone or telegraph company.