Clarification of Liability, Obligations and Reporting Requirements Related to Excavation Activities

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  4. Underground Utility Damage Prevention Act
  5. Clarification of Liability, Obligations and Reporting Requirements Related to Excavation Activities

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  1. Engaging in the activities described in the definition of “excavate” or “excavation” in § 65-31-102(8)(B) shall not remove or impose liability per se for damage to underground utilities.
  2. Nothing in the definition of “excavate” or “excavation” in § 65-31-102 shall remove the obligation of any excavator, whether engaged in excavation or in activities described in §  65-31-102(8)(B), from the reporting requirements of § 65-31-111.


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