This bill amends Section 49-7A-2 to clarify the status of the Statewide One-Call Notification Board as an agency under the Department of Public Safety. It outlines that the Board is funded by revenue from the one-call notification center and emphasizes the Department's role in assisting the Board with the development and coordination of the statewide one-call notification system. The Board is granted the authority to hire employees and contractors to support its functions and is responsible for managing its duties, functions, and funds. Additionally, the bill establishes a state one-call fund in the state treasury, which is continuously appropriated to the Board for implementing the chapter's provisions.

The bill also stipulates that the one-call notification center may operate as a nonprofit corporation, providing a service for notifying operators of underground facilities about excavation plans. It mandates that all operators comply with the chapter and the Board's rules, with penalties for noncompliance, including civil liability for damages. Any penalties assessed by the Board must be collected according to the law and deposited into the one-call fund.

Statutes affected:
Introduced, 01/03/2025: 49-7A-2
Enrolled, 03/06/2025: 49-7A-2