Georgia Code
Chapter 9 - Blasting or Excavating Near Underground Facilities
§ 25-9-10.1. Cooperation With the Department of Transportation

History. Code 1981, § 25-9-10.1 , enacted by Ga. L. 2022, p. 325, § 1/HB 1372.
Effective date.
This Code section becomes effective September 1, 2022.

Structure Georgia Code

Title 25 - Fire Protection and Safety

Chapter 9 - Blasting or Excavating Near Underground Facilities

§ 25-9-1. Short Title

§ 25-9-2. Purpose of Chapter

§ 25-9-3. Definitions

§ 25-9-4. Design Locate Request and Response

§ 25-9-5. Cooperation With Upc; Permanent Markers for Water and Sewer Facilities; Accurate Placement; Point of Contact List

§ 25-9-6. Prerequisites to Blasting or Excavating; Marking of Sites

§ 25-9-7. Determining Whether Underground Facilities Are Present; Information to Upc; Noncompliance; Future Underground Facilities; Abandoned Underground Facilities

§ 25-9-8. Treatment of Underground Facilities by Blasters and Excavators; Emergency Notifications

§ 25-9-9. Degree of Accuracy Required in Underground Facility Location Information; Effect of Inaccurate Information on Liability of Blaster or Excavator; Liability of Facility Owners for Losses Resulting From Lack of Accurate Information

§ 25-9-10. Effect of Chapter Upon Rights, Titles, Powers, or Interests of Facility Owners or Operators

§ 25-9-10.1. Cooperation With the Department of Transportation

§ 25-9-11. Effect of Chapter Upon Rights, Powers, etc., of State, Counties, or Municipalities Concerning Facilities Located on Public Road or Street Rights of Way

§ 25-9-11.1. Local Governing Authorities Prohibited From Enforcing Ordinances or Resolutions Imposing Fines for Violations of Certain Marking or Location Requirements

§ 25-9-12. Notice Requirements for Emergency Excavations

§ 25-9-13. Appropriate Notice Required

§ 25-9-14. Liability; Bonds; Enforcement; Advisory Committee; Civil Penalties; Settlement Recommendations