Fiscal Note - State of Utah - 2011 General Session

SB0111 - Utilities - Underground Facilities and Pipelines

State Government (UCA 36-12-13(2)(b)):
Penalties imposed by Section 7 of this bill may result in revenue to the General Fund equal to $2,500 more per violation up to $100,000 per excavation. Penalties imposed by Section 8 of this bill may result in revenue to the General Fund equal to $10,000 per day per violation up to $500,000 per series of violations. The Public Service Commission cannot project the number of violations that will occur per year. There has been one such violation in the past three years.

Local Governments (UCA 36-12-13(2)(c)):
Enactment of this bill likely will not result in direct, measurable costs and/or benefits for local governments.

Direct Expenditures by Utah Residents and Businesses (UCA 36-12-13(2)(d)):
Individuals or businesses in violation of Section 7 of this bill may pay $2,500 more per violation up to $100,000 per excavation. Individuals or businesses in violation of Section 8 of this bill may pay $10,000 more per day per violation up to $500,000 per series of violations. The Public Service Commission cannot project the number of violations that will occur per year. There has been one such violation in the past three years.