§ 11. Vegetation Management.

Monmouth Power and Light may prune or cause to be pruned, using proper utility, agricultural practices and in accordance with any needed permits, any tree in or overhanging the public rights-of-way which interferes with Monmouth Power and Light's facilities, subject to the following conditions: Monmouth Power and Light may not prune trees until five (5) business days after written notice has been given to the owner or occupant of the premises abutting the public right-of-way in or over which the tree is growing. The owner or occupant shall have five (5) business days from receipt of the notice to have such trees pruned by a qualified line clearance arborist at his or her own expense in accordance with Monmouth Power and Light's standards for reliable utility service. If the owner or occupant fails to do so in compliance with the notice, Monmouth Power and Light may prune such tree at its own expense. Notwithstanding the notice requirements within this paragraph, in the event of an emergency, Monmouth Power and Light may prune the tree or trees as necessary to abate the emergency. For the purposes of this paragraph, emergencies exist when it is necessary to prune a tree or trees in order to restore electrical services or to protect the public from imminent danger or to prove imminent destruction of property.