SB 542 – Modifies the civil penalty for violating certain underground facility safety standards

• Sponsor: Schatz
• LR Number: 2252S.01I
• Committee: Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety
• Last Action: 4/20/2017 - Voted Do Pass S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee
• Effective Date: August 28, 2017

Current Bill Summary

SB 542 - Currently, any person who violates certain provisions of the Underground Facility Safety and Damage Prevention Act or who willfully damages underground facilities is liable for a civil penalty of up to $10,000. Under this act, the civil penalty for such a violation is $50,000.

This act is identical to SB 944 (2016), HB 2509 (2016), and a provision contained in SB 491 (2015).

KAYLA HAHN