The bill amends the existing law regarding the Statewide One-Call Notification Board, clarifying its status as an agency administered by the Department of Public Safety. The amendments remove the previous language that established the board as an independent agency of state government and instead emphasize the Department's role in assisting the board with the development of the statewide one-call notification system. The board retains responsibility for its functions, duties, and funds, while also having the authority to hire employees and contractors to aid in its operations.

Additionally, the bill creates a state one-call fund within the state treasury, ensuring that any interest earned on the fund is deposited back into it. The funds are continuously appropriated to the board for the implementation and administration of the chapter's provisions. The bill also outlines the obligations of operators regarding membership in the one-call notification center and the submission of underground facility locations, establishing penalties for noncompliance that must be collected and deposited into the one-call fund.

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