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If an excavation is being made in a time of emergency, as defined in SDCL 49-7A-1, all reasonable precautions shall be taken to protect public safety and the underground facilities. In such a case, the excavator shall give notification in compliance with § 20:25:03:04.
An excavator requesting a location due to an emergency shall provide the name and the phone number of a person who has knowledge regarding the excavation. This person shall be available by telephone during the response period to discuss the specifics of the excavation.
An excavator providing a misrepresentation of an emergency excavation as defined in SDCL 49-7A-1 may be subject to penalties under SDCL 49-7A-18 and 49-7A-19.
S.D. Admin. R. 20:25:03:04.03
General Authority: SDCL 49-7A-4.
Law Implemented: SDCL 49-7A-1, 49-7A-2, 49-7A-6, 49-7A-18, 49-7A-19.