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December 31, 2012

Before you dig a hole, check out the new law

  • The rules affect anyone digging deeper than 1 foot, including homeowners, and can result in misdemeanor charges and fines up to $10,000.
    • By BENJAMIN MINNICK
    Journal Construction Editor

    Stricter rules about digging statewide take effect tomorrow in an effort to make underground utilities and pipelines safer.

    There will also be higher penalties for infractions, mandatory damage reporting and clearer procedures. The rules affect anyone digging deeper than 1 foot, including homeowners.


     
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