66-1809. Excavator's duty to exercise reasonable care; trenchless excavation; rules and regulations. (a) Upon receiving information as provided in K.S.A. 66-1806, and amendments thereto, an excavator shall exercise such reasonable care as may be necessary for the protection of any underground facility in and near the construction area when working in close proximity to any such underground facility.
(b) An excavator using a trenchless excavation technique shall meet minimum operating guidelines as prescribed in rules and regulations developed and adopted by the state corporation commission in support of this act.
History: L. 1993, ch. 217, § 9; L. 2002, ch. 41, § 6; Jan. 1, 2003.
Structure Kansas Statutes
Article 18 - Utility Damage Prevention
66-1801 Kansas underground utility damage prevention act.
66-1803 Excavator's duty to ascertain location of facilities.
66-1804 Notice of intent of excavation.
66-1805 Notification center; duties and operation; fees; annual report; audits.
66-1806 Identification of location of facilities; duties of operator; liability for damages.
66-1807 Emergency excavations.
66-1808 Application of other laws.
66-1809 Excavator's duty to exercise reasonable care; trenchless excavation; rules and regulations.
66-1810 Contact with or damage to facility; procedure; notification requirements.
66-1811 Effect of violation of act, liability for damages; application of other laws.
66-1812 Violation of act, civil penalties and injunctive relief.
66-1813 Administration and enforcement by corporation commission.
66-1815 Kansas underground utility damage prevention act; rules and regulations.
66-1816 Underground potable water and sanitary sewage facilities; locatable.