Mississippi § 77-13-17 - Operator responsibilities.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 77-13-17 — Operator responsibilities., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 77-13-17. Operator responsibilities.
Any operator who fails to follow, abide by or comply with this chapter shall be responsible for the cost or expense the excavator shall incur as a direct result of the failure of the operator to follow, abide by or comply with the provisions of this chapter. Operators who have underground utility lines or underground facilities within the State of Mississippi shall be a member of Mississippi 811, Inc. The person giving notice of the intent to excavate to Mississippi 811, Inc., shall be furnished an individual locate request number for each notification and, upon request, shall be furnished the names of the operators to whom the notification will be transmitted. An adequate record of all notifications shall be maintained by Mississippi 811, Inc., in order to document timely compliance with this chapter. These records shall be retained for a period of not less than four (4) years and shall be made available at a reasonable cost upon proper and adequate advance request. The services of Mississippi 811, Inc., will be provided on working days as defined in Section 77-13-3(h) at least between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Mississippi 811, Inc., will voice-record the notification telephone calls and after-hour calls will at least reach a voice recording which explains emergency notification procedures. All operators shall provide Mississippi 811, Inc., the following information: A list of counties, cities and towns in which the operator has underground utility lines or underground facilities in each county. A digital map, paper map or geospatial information showing the location of the operator’s underground utility lines or underground facilities or for other reasons wish to receive notification of proposed excavation. An update on an annual basis of each operator’s underground utility lines or underground facilities for the State of Mississippi.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 77-13-17
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 77-13-17 cover?
Section 77-13-17 ("Operator responsibilities.") is part of the Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Mississippi. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Mississippi § 77-13-17?
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Is this the official text of Mississippi law?
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How does Mississippi § 77-13-17 apply to my situation?
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