69-4-504. Information to be part of architects' and engineers' plans. - Montana Statutes

     69-4-504. Information to be part of architects' and engineers' plans. (1) Architects and engineers designing projects requiring excavation in or adjacent to any public street, alley, or right-of-way dedicated to public use or utility easement shall obtain information from the owners of underground facilities and then make the information a part of the plan by which the contractors operate. The owners of the underground facilities shall make available all records showing the locations of underground facilities and shall provide locates, if requested, pursuant to 69-4-503.
     (2) This section does not excuse a person from the obligation imposed by 69-4-502(1).

     History: En. Sec. 8, Ch. 180, L. 1971; R.C.M. 1947, 32-4808; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 43, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 286, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 179, L. 1997.