Indiana HB1247 amends the state's 811 law to enhance procedures for locating underground utility facilities before excavation or demolition projects.
Indiana HB1247 modifies the state's 811 law, which mandates the identification and marking of underground utility facilities prior to excavation or demolition. The bill sets stricter timelines for operators to respond to notices about planned projects, requiring them to either provide detailed information about the location of their facilities or confirm the absence of any facilities within the project area. It also introduces penalties for operators who fail to comply with these requirements.
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