The commission shall promulgate rules for voluntary alternative dispute resolution procedures available to owners or operators, excavators and other interested parties regarding disputes that cannot be resolved through consultation and negotiation arising from damage to underground facilities, including any cost or damage incurred by the owner or operator or the excavator as a result of any delay in an excavation project while an underground facility is restored, repaired or replaced. The alternative dispute resolution procedure shall not affect civil penalties levied pursuant to Section 62-14-8 NMSA 1978 or change the basis for civil liability for damages.
History: Laws 2001, ch. 150, § 8.
Effective dates. — Laws 2001, ch. 150, § 9 made Laws 2001, ch. 150, § 8 effective July 1, 2001.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 62 - Electric, Gas and Water Utilities
Article 14 - Excavation Damage to Pipelines and Underground Utility Lines
Section 62-14-1 - Purpose and intent.
Section 62-14-2 - Definitions.
Section 62-14-4 - Emergency excavation.
Section 62-14-5 - Marking of facilities.
Section 62-14-5.1 - Uniform color code for location of underground facilities.
Section 62-14-6 - Liability for damage to underground facilities.
Section 62-14-7 - Liability for negligence notwithstanding information obtained.
Section 62-14-7.1 - One-call notification system.
Section 62-14-9 - Enforcement.