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Dear Ms. Lyles:

Your request for an attorney general opinion has been assigned to me for response. You state that the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, hereinafter referred to as DOTD, has had disagreements with Louisiana Power and Light, hereinafter referred to as LPL, concerning providing power to new or repaired traffic signals. LPL has, at times, required an application and permit prior to providing power in such situations. DOTD has taken the position that an application and permit are not required. It should be noted that this opinion will address state highways…