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Home » All City Services » Permits & Licenses » Street & Sidewalk » Utility or Service Cut Permit
A Utility/Service Cut permit is required for cutting and digging within the public right-of-way as defined by the City of New Orleans Code Sections 146-436 et seq. Depending on the details of your work, you may need other permits to comply with all other pertinent laws, ordinances, and statutes of the City.
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