Section 37-15-9

Excavation or demolition damage.

(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.)