Each operator required by SDCL 49-7A-2 to join the one-call system:

1. (1) Shall provide to the one-call notification center data that allows proper notification to the operator of excavation near the operator's utility lines and updates to the data. This data must be provided to the center as soon as possible, but no later than thirty days after membership or operation of underground facilities, whichever is first. This information must be provided on printed forms or in an internet-based format, approved by the Statewide One-Call Notification Board. Each facility operator shall identify and list its high profile underground facilities in a separate database provided to the center;
2. (2) Shall respond to notification of excavation, including emergency notices, as required by SDCL chapter 49-7A and article 20:25;
3. (3) Shall establish and use a means of receiving notification of excavation from the center;
4. (4) Who receives more than an average of thirty tickets per month in any three consecutive months, shall receive tickets by electronic transmission other than by voice telephone. Electronic transmission includes e-mail, facsimile, data printer, or computer transmission;
5. (5) Shall install an underground utility line in a manner after January 1, 2009, that makes the line locatable by the operator for purposes of this chapter; and
6. (6) Shall provide positive response data to the center prior to the work date and time listed on the ticket.

Source: 21 SDR 27, effective August 21, 1994; 24 SDR 30, effective September 14, 1997; 29 SDR 111, effective February 12, 2003; 34 SDR 180, effective December 24, 2007; 36 SDR 96, adopted November 19, 2009, effective May 1, 2010 ; 51 SDR 66, effective December 29, 2024 .

General Authority: SDCL 49-7A-4 .

Law Implemented: SDCL 49-7A-2 , 49-7A-5 , 49-7A-7 , 49-7A-8 , 49-7A-15 .

Prior versions effective: 2010-05-01.