Alabama § 37-15-7 - Emergency Excavation or Demolition.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 37-15-7 — Emergency Excavation or Demolition., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 37-15-7. Emergency Excavation or Demolition.
(a) Compliance with the notice requirements of Section 37-15-4 is not required of persons responsible for emergency excavation or demolition; provided, however, that such person gives, before commencing or as soon as practicable thereafter, notice of the emergency excavation or demolition to each operator having underground facilities located in the area or to the “One-Call Notification System” acting on behalf of the operator. However, every person who shall engage in such emergency excavation or demolition shall take all necessary and reasonable precautions to avoid or minimize damage to existing underground facilities.
(b) An excavator misrepresenting an emergency excavation or demolition is subject to the civil penalties imposed pursuant to Section 37-15-10.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 37-15-7
What does Code of Alabama § 37-15-7 cover?
Section 37-15-7 ("Emergency Excavation or Demolition.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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