Title 54 Public Utilities Chapter 8a Damage to Underground Utility Facilities Section 6 Duties and liabilities of an excavator.
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.
Amended by Chapter 344, 2008 General Session
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