West Virginia Statutes
§ 24C-1-1 — Purpose
It is hereby declared to be the purpose and policy of the Legislature in enacting this article to enhance the safety of the citizens of this state and to provide increased protection to underground facilities from damage due to excavation or demolition by providing for the operation of a one-call system for use by operators of underground facilities and by persons engaged in excavation or demolition in the vicinity of underground facilities.
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Nearby Sections
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§ 24C-1-1
Purpose§ 24C-1-10
Scope of authority§ 24C-1-11
Underground utilities to be locatable§ 24C-1-2
Definitions§ 24C-1-2b
Underground Damage Prevention Fund§ 24C-1-3
Duties and responsibilities of operators of underground facilities; failure of operator to comply§ 24C-1-7
Exceptions during emergencies§ 24C-1-8
Construction; sovereign immunity§ 24C-1-9
Civil enforcement