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GA SB191
Bill
Status
Passed
4/26/2016
Primary Sponsor
Lindsey Tippins
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AI Summary
- Extends the expiration period for notice given prior to blasting or excavating near utility facilities from 21 calendar days to 30 calendar days, after which a new notice must be filed to continue work
- Requires additional notices for ongoing projects that exceed the 30-day window, but prohibits those additional notices from expanding the original tract or parcel of land covered
- Prohibits local governing authorities from enforcing any ordinance or resolution that imposes fines for violations of local requirements related to white lining, marking, re-marking, or locating utility facilities or sewer laterals
- Preempts local regulation of utility facility marking and location requirements for both standard locate requests and large projects
Legislative Description
Blasting and Excavating Near Utility Facilities; prohibit local governing authorities from adopting ordinances
Last Action
Effective Date
7/1/2016
Full Bill Text
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