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2014 Utah Code
Title 54 - Public Utilities
Chapter 8a - Damage to Underground Utility Facilities
Section 7 - Notice of damage -- Repairs.

UT Code § 54-8a-7 (2014) What's This?
54-8a-7. Notice of damage -- Repairs.
(1) If an excavator contacts or damages an underground facility, the excavator shall:
(a) immediately notify the appropriate operator and then proceed in a manner that is reasonably calculated to avoid further damage to the underground facility; and
(b) immediately call 911 if the excavation may result in an immediate risk to human life.
(2) Upon receipt of notice, the operator shall immediately examine the underground facility, and, if necessary, make repairs.


Amended by Chapter 344, 2008 General Session

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