Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, “damage” means:

(1) the substantial weakening of structural or lateral support of an underground facility;

Terms Used In Indiana Code 8-1-26-4

  • facility: means a line or system used for producing, storing, conveying, transmitting, or distributing communication, information, electricity, gas, petroleum, petroleum products, hazardous liquids, carbon dioxide fluids, water, steam, or sewerage. See Indiana Code 8-1-26-7
(2) the penetration or destruction of a protective coating, a housing, or another protective device of an underground facility;

(3) the partial or complete severance of an underground facility; or

(4) rendering any underground facility inaccessible.

As added by P.L.69-1990, SEC.2.