The bill amends the Arkansas Underground Facilities Damage Prevention Act, specifically focusing on the membership requirements for the One Call Center. It replaces the term "commission" with "Arkansas Public Service Commission," allowing the Commission to establish exemptions or waivers for membership requirements through rules or orders, provided these do not conflict with existing statutes or federal law.
Additionally, the bill introduces penalties for operators of underground facilities who fail to join the One Call Center within thirty days of receiving a written warning. A fine of $1,000 will be imposed, with an additional $500 fine for every subsequent thirty days of non-compliance until the operator applies for membership. The bill also allows other individuals or entities that own or control underground facilities to apply for membership in the One Call Center.