Excavation without an excavation confirmation code—Penalty.

RCW 19.122.090, under Underground utilities..

RCW 19.122.090

(1) Any excavator who excavates, without an excavation confirmation code when required under this chapter, within 35 feet of a transmission pipeline is guilty of a misdemeanor.

(2) Any excavator who excavates within 35 feet of a transmission pipeline, prior to the work-to-begin date on the notice when required under this chapter, is guilty of a misdemeanor.

(3) Any excavator who excavates within 35 feet of a transmission pipeline, prior to receiving positive response from the facility operator of the transmission pipeline when required under this chapter, is guilty of a misdemeanor.

[ 2025 c 292 s 9; 2005 c 448 s 5.]