Missouri § 319.050 - Exemptions from requirement to obtain information.
Full text of Missouri Revised Statutes of Missouri § 319.050 — Exemptions from requirement to obtain information., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 319.050. Exemptions from requirement to obtain information.
1. The provisions of sections 319.025 and 319.026 shall not apply to any excavation when necessary due to an emergency as defined in section 319.015. An excavation may proceed regarding such emergency, provided all reasonable precautions have been taken to protect the underground facilities. In any such case, the excavator shall give notification, substantially in compliance with section 319.026, as soon as practical, and upon being notified that an emergency exists, each underground facility owner in the area shall, within two hours after receiving such notice, provide markings or contact the excavator with any information immediately available to assist the excavator and shall inform the excavator if not able to mark within the two hours of when the underground facility will be marked at the site of the emergency.
2. For a request submitted as an emergency request that does not meet the definition of an emergency as defined in section 319.015, the facility owner shall notify the excavator within two hours that the request does not meet the requirements of an emergency, and the locate request will be marked within two working days under subsection 1 of section 319.030.
3. The excavator may be liable to the owner or operator for costs directly associated with the locating of any such underground facility relating to a notification of an emergency that does not meet the definition of emergency as stated in section 319.015.
--------
(L. 1976 S.B. 583 § 9, A.L. 1991 S.B. 214 & 264, A.L. 2001 H.B. 425, A.L. 2008 H.B. 1779, A.L. 2014 H.B. 1867)
Effective 1-01-15
---- end of effective 01 Jan 2015 ----
Source: official Missouri text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Missouri § 319.050
What does Revised Statutes of Missouri § 319.050 cover?
Section 319.050 ("Exemptions from requirement to obtain information.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, the codified statutory law of Missouri. 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 Missouri § 319.050?
A common citation format is "Revised Statutes of Missouri § 319.050" (Missouri). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Missouri law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Missouri official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Missouri attorney.
How does Missouri § 319.050 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Missouri can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Missouri.