West Virginia SB480 amends the Code to enhance underground facilities damage prevention.

West Virginia SB480 amends the Code to strengthen the Underground Facilities Damage Prevention Board's authority. The bill mandates that operators of underground facilities must join a one-call system and respond to notifications within 48 hours. It establishes civil penalties for non-compliance, including training and fines. The board can hold hearings and issue orders, with appeals to the intermediate court of appeals. The board can also obtain liens on property for unpaid penalties. The board is funded by collected penalties, not state appropriations.

West Virginia SB480 amends the Code to enhance underground facilities damage prevention.

West Virginia SB480 amends the Code to strengthen the Underground Facilities Damage Prevention Board's authority. The bill mandates that operators of underground facilities must join a one-call system and respond to notifications within 48 hours. It establishes civil penalties for non-compliance, including training and fines. The board can hold hearings and issue orders, with appeals to the intermediate court of appeals. The board can also obtain liens on property for unpaid penalties. The board is funded by collected penalties, not state appropriations.