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2014 Utah Code
Title 54 - Public Utilities
Chapter 8a - Damage to Underground Utility Facilities
Section 6 - Duties and liabilities of an excavator.

Universal Citation:
UT Code ยง 54-8a-6 (2014)
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54-8a-6. Duties and liabilities of an excavator.
(1) Damage to an underground facility by an excavator who excavates but fails to comply with Section 54-8a-4, is prima facie evidence that the excavator is liable for any damage caused by the negligence of that excavator.
(2)
(a) An excavator is not liable for a civil penalty under this chapter if the excavator has:
(i) given proper notice of the proposed excavation as required in this chapter;
(ii) marked the area of the proposed excavation as required in Section 54-8a-4;
(iii) complied with Section 54-8a-5.5; and
(iv) complied with Section 54-8a-7.
(b) An excavator is liable for damage incurred by an operator if:
(i) the operator complies with Section 54-8a-5; and
(ii) the damage occurs within 24 inches of the operator's markings or the physical presence of an above ground facility, including a manhole, meter, or junction box.


Amended by Chapter 426, 2011 General Session
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