New Jersey § 48:2-87

§ 48:2-87.

Any person who knowingly engages in an excavation without: a. First using the One-Call Damage Prevention System to determine the location of

underground facilities in the area being excavated; or b. Heeding appropriate location information or markings established by any operator;

or c. Otherwise complying with the provisions of this act; is guilty of a disorderly

persons offense. If, because of the violation, damage occurs to an underground facility resulting

in death, serious bodily harm, or actual damage to property or loss of service revenue

exceeding $50,000, or damage occurs to an underground hazardous liquid pipeline facility

resulting in the release of more than 50 barrels of product, the person shall, upon

conviction, be guilty of a crime of the third degree. Nothing in this section shall limit the jurisdiction of the board with respect to

natural gas pipeline safety or limit the jurisdiction of the board or a court of competent

jurisdiction with respect to the civil administrative penalty and enforcement provisions

of this act.