(a) All operators of underground facilities shall become members of the One Call Center; however, the Arkansas Public Service Commission may provide, by rule or by orders, for such exemptions or waivers concerning some or all of the requirements of membership as may appear reasonable and proper, as long as the exemption or waiver is not prohibited by statute or federal law.
(b) (1) An operator of an underground facility that fails to become a member of the One Call Center within thirty (30) days of a written warning is subject to a fine of one thousand dollars ($1,000) unless the operator of an underground facility receives an exemption or a waiver under subsection (a) of this section.(2) An additional fine of five hundred dollars ($500) may be assessed for each thirty (30) calendar days the operator of the underground facility fails to become a member of the One Call Center until the operator of the underground facility applies to become a member of the One Call Center.
(1) An operator of an underground facility that fails to become a member of the One Call Center within thirty (30) days of a written warning is subject to a fine of one thousand dollars ($1,000) unless the operator of an underground facility receives an exemption or a waiver under subsection (a) of this section.
(2) An additional fine of five hundred dollars ($500) may be assessed for each thirty (30) calendar days the operator of the underground facility fails to become a member of the One Call Center until the operator of the underground facility applies to become a member of the One Call Center.
(c) Additionally, other persons who own or control underground facilities or similar facilities upon application may become members of the One Call Center.
(d) Membership shall be evidenced by participation in, and payment for, the services furnished by the One Call Center.