What is Section 50?

Section 50 refers to a specific section of the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 in the United Kingdom. It outlines the legal requirements and procedures for obtaining a license to lay or maintain apparatus in the public highway, including roads, footways, and verges.

Section 50 licenses are typically required for utilities, such as water, gas, electricity, and telecommunications companies, to install or repair their infrastructure within the public highway.