A. If any cable television lines and related facilities are damaged by any person who has failed to make reasonable efforts to inform himself as to their location as provided in Chapter 63, Article 11 NMSA 1978 then such person shall be liable to the owner of the cable television lines and related facilities for the entire cost of the repair of the cable television lines and related facilities plus reasonable attorney's fees. It is not the intent of Chapter 63, Article 11 NMSA 1978 to impose civil liability to any person beyond that provided in this section.
B. If any utility or homeowner improvements are damaged by the cable television service, who has failed to make reasonable efforts to inform himself as to their location as provided in Chapter 63, Article 11 NMSA 1978 then such person shall be liable to the homeowner for the entire cost of the utilities or improvements plus reasonable attorney's fees.
History: 1953 Comp., § 69-14-6, enacted by Laws 1977, ch. 328, § 6; 1985, ch. 74, § 4.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 63 - Railroads and Communications
Article 11 - Excavation Damage to Cable Television Lines
Section 63-11-1 - Purpose and intent.
Section 63-11-2 - Definitions.
Section 63-11-4 - Emergency excavation.
Section 63-11-5 - Marking of facilities.
Section 63-11-7 - Liability for negligence notwithstanding information obtained.