No person shall serve a locate request regarding clear evidence of the presence of an unmarked utility line pursuant to § 56-265.24C of the Code of Virginia unless (i) the excavator has previously submitted a locate request pursuant to § 56-265.17A of the Code of Virginia, (ii) the excavator has complied with the requirements of 20VAC5-309-180, and (iii) the excavator has observed clear evidence of the presence of an unmarked utility line in the area of the proposed excavation.
20 Va. Admin. Code § 5-309-120
Statutory Authority: §§ 12.1-13 and 56-265.30 of the Code of Virginia.