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Can I dig up plants and move them somewhere else?

Maybe. Contact NC 811 to request a locate of any underground utilities in the area near the plant to dig up. If underground utilities are near the site, you must abide by NC811 rules regarding digging. Also contact our Manager of Vegetation Management, Wil Ortiz at 704-289-3145 if you are pursuing digging up of plants near the transformer.

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