SB542 - Modifies the civil penalty for violating certain underground facility safety standards

SB 542

Modifies the civil penalty for violating certain underground facility safety standards

Sponsor:	Schatz
LR Number:	2252S.01I	Fiscal Notes
Committee:	Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety
Last Action:	4/20/2017 - Voted Do Pass S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee	Journal Page:

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Effective Date:	August 28, 2017

List of 2017 Senate Bills

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