This bill amends the underground utility damage prevention laws by reducing the minimum notice period for excavation from 72 hours to 48 hours, excluding weekends and six specified holidays (Christmas, New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, Memorial Day, July 4th, and Labor Day). Additionally, it extends the validity of excavation notifications from 30 days to one year, provided that no utility alterations have occurred at the excavation site during that time.

The changes are reflected in the amendments to RSA 374:51, where the notice period is updated to 48 hours, and the notification validity is changed to one year. The bill aims to streamline the excavation process while ensuring that safety protocols regarding underground utilities are maintained. The act will take effect 60 days after its passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 374:51
HB1169 text: 374:51