If an excavation is being made in a time of emergency, as defined in SDCL 49-7A-1, all reasonable precautions shall be taken to protect public safety and the underground facilities. In such a case, the excavator shall give notification in compliance with § 20:25:03:04.

An excavator requesting a location due to an emergency shall provide the name and the phone number of a person who has knowledge regarding the excavation. This person shall be available by telephone during the response period to discuss the specifics of the excavation.

An excavator providing a misrepresentation of an emergency excavation as defined in SDCL 49-7A-1 may be subject to penalties under SDCL 49-7A-18 and 49-7A-19.

Source: 29 SDR 111, effective February 12, 2003.

General Authority: SDCL 49-7A-4.

Law Implemented: SDCL 49-7A-1 , 49-7A-2 , 49-7A-6 , 49-7A-18 , 49-7A-19.