(A) Any costs or expenses associated with compliance by an excavator with the requirements in this chapter applicable to excavators shall not be charged to any operator. Any costs or expenses associated with compliance by an operator with the requirements in this chapter applicable to operators shall not be charged to any excavator. Neither the association nor the notification center may impose any charge on any person giving notice to the notification center.
(B) This section shall not excuse an operator or excavator from liability for any damage or injury for which it would be responsible under applicable law.
HISTORY: 2011 Act No. 48, Section 1, eff June 7, 2012.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 58 - Public Utilities, Services and Carriers
Chapter 36 - Underground Facility Damage Prevention Act
Section 58-36-10. Short title.
Section 58-36-20. Definitions.
Section 58-36-30. Ordinances superseded and preempted; effect of permit on liability.
Section 58-36-40. Costs or expenses of compliance; liability for damage or injury.
Section 58-36-70. Information to be supplied by operators.
Section 58-36-90. Notice of damages.
Section 58-36-100. Design requests; operator response.
Section 58-36-110. Exemption from notice requirements.
Section 58-36-120. Penalties; actions; effect on civil remedies.