Indiana Code
Chapter 26. Damage to Underground Facilities
8-1-26-15. Recording Location of Underground Facilities; Updating Information; Association Membership; Penalty

Sec. 15. (a) An operator that has underground facilities located in Indiana must become a member of the association and shall provide the following information to the association:
(1) The name of each township and county in which the operator has underground facilities, including those facilities that have been abandoned in place by the operator but not yet physically removed.
(2) The name of the operator.
(3) The name, title, address, and telephone number of the operator's representative designated to receive:
(A) notices of intent required by section 16 of this chapter; and
(B) design information notices under section 16.5 of this chapter.
(b) An operator shall report any changes in the information contained in the list recorded under subsection (a) with the association within thirty (30) calendar days of the change. The document reflecting the changes shall be cross-referenced to the original information reported under subsection (a).
(c) A person other than an operator may be a member of the association.
(d) A person that is required, but fails, to maintain membership in the association after December 31, 2009, may be subject to a civil penalty in an amount recommended by the advisory committee and approved by the commission, not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100). Each day that a person that is required, but fails, to maintain membership in the association constitutes a separate violation for purposes of imposing a fine under this subsection.
As added by P.L.69-1990, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.114-2003, SEC.1; P.L.62-2009, SEC.12; P.L.122-2017, SEC.2.

Structure Indiana Code

Indiana Code

Title 8. Utilities and Transportation

Article 1. Utilities Generally

Chapter 26. Damage to Underground Facilities

8-1-26-1. Application of Chapter

8-1-26-1.3. "Account"

8-1-26-1.5. "Advisory Committee"

8-1-26-2. "Approximate Location"

8-1-26-3. "Association"

8-1-26-3.5. "Communications Service"

8-1-26-4. "Damage"

8-1-26-5. "Demolish"

8-1-26-5.2. "Design Information Notice"

8-1-26-6. "Excavate"

8-1-26-7. "Facility"

8-1-26-8. "Imminent Danger to Life, Health, Property, or Loss of Service"

8-1-26-9. "Mechanized Equipment"

8-1-26-10. "Operator"

8-1-26-11. "Person"

8-1-26-11.2. "Pipeline Facilities"

8-1-26-11.5. "White Lining"

8-1-26-12. "Working Day"

8-1-26-13. Permit Authorizing Excavation or Demolition; Compliance With Chapter

8-1-26-14. Excavation or Demolition of Structure Served by Underground Facility; Location of Affected Structures

8-1-26-15. Recording Location of Underground Facilities; Updating Information; Association Membership; Penalty

8-1-26-15.5. Repealed

8-1-26-16. Notice to Excavate or Demolish; Duty to Perform White Lining; Notice Contents and Expiration; Civil Penalties

8-1-26-16.5. Design Information Notice; Duty to Perform White Lining; Timing; Association's Duties on Receipt; Design Information Notice Contents; Operator's Duties on Receipt; Grounds for Rejection; Effect

8-1-26-17. Association Membership; Board of Directors; Association's Duties

8-1-26-18. Duty to Locate and Mark Facilities; Design Information Notice; Color Coding of Markings; Pipeline Facilities; Alteration of Markings; Notice of Operator's Inability to Locate and Mark Facilities

8-1-26-18.5. Installation of New or Replacement Facilities After June 30, 2020; Detection From Above Ground Level

8-1-26-19. Emergency Excavation or Demolition; Notice Requirements; Penalties

8-1-26-20. Duties of Excavator; Facilities in or Under Pavement; Use of Mechanized Equipment; Civil Penalties

8-1-26-21. Demolition or Excavation Resulting in Damage to Underground Facility; Escape of Flammable, Toxic, or Corrosive Gas or Liquid; Duties of Operator

8-1-26-22. Pecuniary Loss Suffered by Operator; Civil Action; Damages; Defenses; Injunction

8-1-26-23. Underground Plant Protection Advisory Committee Established; Membership; Duties and Powers

8-1-26-24. Underground Plant Protection Account

8-1-26-25. Penalties Under Ic 8-1-22.5 for Pipeline Operators

8-1-26-26. Authority of Commission to Adopt Rules