54-8a-6. Duties and liabilities of an excavator.
(1) Damage to an underground facility by an excavator who excavates but fails to comply with Section, is prima facie evidence that the excavator is liable for any damage caused by the negligence of that excavator. 54-8a-4
(2) An excavator is not liable for a civil penalty under this chapter if the excavator has: given proper notice of the proposed excavation as required in this chapter; marked the area of the proposed excavation as required in Section; 54-8a-4 complied with Section; and 54-8a-5.5 complied with Section. 54-8a-7 An excavator is liable for damage incurred by an operator if: the operator complies with Section; and 54-8a-5 the damage occurs within the tolerance zone.