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Section 6 | Duties and liabilities of an excavator. |
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54-8a-6. Duties and liabilities of an excavator. (1) Damage to an underground facility by an excavator who excavates but fails to comply with Section 54-8a-4, is prima facie evidence that the excavator is liable for any damage caused by the negligence of that excavator. (2) (a) An excavator is not liable for a civil penalty under this chapter if the excavator has: (i) given proper notice of the proposed excavation as required in this chapter; (ii) marked the area of the proposed excavation as required in Section 54-8a-4; (iii) complied with Section 54-8a-5.5; and (iv) complied with Section 54-8a-7. (b) An excavator is liable for damage incurred by an operator if: (i) the operator complies with Section 54-8a-5; and (ii) the damage occurs within 24 inches of the operator's markings or the physical presence of an above ground facility, including a manhole, meter, or junction box.
Amended by Chapter 426, 2011 General Session |
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