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State of Arkansas
94th General Assembly Regular Session, 2023
By: Senator J. Dismang By: Representative Eaves
A Bill
For An Act To Be Entitled
SENATE BILL 297
BE IT
AN ACT TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS UNDERGROUND FACILITIES DAMAGE PREVENTION ACT; TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Subtitle
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS UNDERGROUND
FACILITIES DAMAGE PREVENTION ACT; AND TO
DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS:
SECTION 1. Arkansas Code § 14-271-102 is amended to read as follows: 14-271-102. Definitions.
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
Stricken language would be deleted from and underlined language would be added to present law.
(1) “Approximate location of underground facilities” means a of land at least three feet (3′ ) wide but not wider than the width of
strip
the facility plus one and one-half feet (11⁄2′ ) on either side of the facility;
(2) "Contract locator" means a person contracted by an operator specifically to determine the approximate location of underground facilities that may exist within the area specified by a notification issued by the One Call Center;
(3) “Damage” includes the substantial weakening of structural or lateral support of underground facilities, the penetration or destruction of any protective coating, housing, or other protective device of underground facilities, the partial or complete severance of an underground facility, and the rendering of any underground facility inaccessible;
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