§37-15-9. Excavation or demolition damage.

THIS SECTION WAS AMENDED BY ACT 2014-220 IN THE 2014 REGULAR SESSION, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2015. TO SEE THE AMENDED VERSION, SEE THE VERSION LABELED PENDING.

(a) Each person responsible for any excavation or demolition operation that results in any damage to an underground facility shall, immediately upon discovery of such damage, notify the operator of such facility of the location of the damage and shall allow the operator reasonable time to accomplish any necessary repairs before completing the excavation or demolition in the immediate area of the damage to such facility.

(b) Each person responsible for any excavation or demolition operation that results in damage to an underground facility permitting the escape of any flammable, toxic, or corrosive gas or liquid shall, immediately upon discovery of such damage, notify the operator and take other action as may be reasonably necessary, to protect persons and property and to minimize the hazards, until arrival of the operator's personnel, police or fire department.

(Acts 1994, No. 94-487, p. 911, §9.)