If excavation is required within eighteen inches, horizontally, of the marked facility, the excavator shall expose the facility only by use of hand excavation, air cutting, water cutting, or vacuum excavation in a manner that does not damage the underground facilities.

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

General Authority: SDCL 49-7A-4.

Law Implemented: SDCL 49-7A-8.