§ 12-122. One-call system registration and certification requirements; owner-contractor information exchange system

   (a) In general. -- Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a person that operates a one-call system in the State shall register with and obtain certification to operate from the Commission.

(b) Exception. -- A person operating a one-call system on or before July 1, 1990, is automatically registered with and certified by the Commission to continue to operate.

(c) Underground facilities information exchange system. --

   (1) The operator of a one-call system shall install and make available an underground facilities information exchange system in its one-call center in the State.

   (2) The underground facilities information exchange system shall be available to any caller at all times.

(d) Authority of Commission. -- The Commission may grant, amend, or revoke the certification of a person operating a one-call system.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 78, § 28A(c)(1); 1998, ch. 8, § 2; 2001, ch. 629; 2010, ch. 635, § 2, 3.