Staff Analysis of the Legislation
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This bill clarifies liability between an operator and an excavator in damage to underground facilities, requires timely written notice of damages and amounts to the alleged party at fault, and requires arbitration within certain time constraints. The bill increases membership on the Underground Facilities Damage Dispute Board from five to seven and includes an additional member from an association for mutual receipt of notice and excavation activities, as well as one member from the Associated Builders and Contractors. |