RÉSUMÉ DIGEST
ACT 245 (HB 250) 2016 Regular Session Carmody
Relative to underground utilities and facilities, prior law defined "excavation" or "excavate".
New law amends the definition of "excavation" or "excavate". New law removes an element
of intent by deleting the phrase "for the purpose of" from the definition. Further, new law
makes an illustrative list of examples nonexclusive and provides for additional circumstances
to be included in the definition of "excavation" or "excavate". New law provides an
exception to exclude certain circumstances resulting as a consequence of any force majeure,
act of God, or act of nature.
Existing law enumerates certain holidays to be observed by regional notification centers as
defined in existing law. New law adds Memorial Day and Christmas Eve to the list of
holidays to be observed by regional notification centers.
Effective upon signature of governor (May 26, 2016).
(Amends R.S. 40:1749.12(intro. para.) and (6) and 1749.13(B)(1) and (4))