< Section repealed effective June 7, 2012 by 2011 Act No. 48, Section 2 >

1. (a) Except as provided by Section 58-35-110(b), each person responsible for any excavation or demolition operation designated in Section 58-35-40 that results in any damage to an underground utility shall, immediately upon discovery of such damage, notify the operator of such utility of the location and nature of the damage and shall allow the operator reasonable time to accomplish necessary repairs before completing the excavation or demolition in the immediate area of such utility.
2. (b) Each person responsible for any excavation or demolition operation designated in Section 58-35-40 that results in damage to an underground utility where such damage may endanger life, health or property, the person responsible for the work shall, immediately upon discovery of such damage, take immediate action to protect the public and property, notify the operator, police or fire departments and take such other actions as may be appropriate to minimize the hazards until the arrival of the operator's personnel, police or fire departments. The excavator shall delay any backfilling in the immediate area of the damaged utility until authorized by the operator. Repair of any damage shall be performed by the operator or by qualified personnel authorized by the operator.

HISTORY: 1978 Act No. 588 Section 11, eff July 18, 1978.