§ 49-7A-1 Definition of terms
§ 49-7A-2 Establishment of One-Call Notification Board–Responsibilities–State one-call fund–Continuous appropriation–One-call notification center–Services provided–Required membership and reporting
§ 49-7A-3 Governing board–Representation–Term of appointment
§ 49-7A-4 Rules–Operating procedures
§ 49-7A-5 Notification of proposed excavation
§ 49-7A-6.1 Operator not to be billed when location of excavation on notice differs from location of operator’s facility
§ 49-7A-7 Duties of one-call notification center
§ 49-7A-8 Location of underground facilities–Marking
§ 49-7A-9 Failure to provide timely location markings–Inadequate markings–Liability
§ 49-7A-10 Liability for damage to underground facility
§ 49-7A-12 Notification of damage to underground facility–Repairs–Flammable, toxic, or corrosive gas or liquid
§ 49-7A-13 Inability to locate underground facility
§ 49-7A-14 Local permit requirements unaffected
§ 49-7A-15 Owners and operators of underground facilities required to register with one call notification system
§ 49-7A-17 Complaints–Rules of Practice
§ 49-7A-18 Penalties
§ 49-7A-19 Penalties for intentional violations
§ 49-7A-20 Each violation as separate offense
§ 49-7A-21 Complaint and order prerequisites for penalty–Time limit
§ 49-7A-22 Panel to determine existence of probable cause for violation–Recommendation to board
§ 49-7A-23 Panel to forward complaint to respondent
§ 49-7A-24 Respondent to satisfy or answer complaint–Procedure
§ 49-7A-25 Complaint, answer to be sole basis for probable cause determination
§ 49-7A-26 Factors considered in determining amount of penalty
§ 49-7A-27 Board to accept panel’s recommendation–Exception when party requests hearing–Conduct of hearing
§ 49-7A-28 Action to recover penalty
§ 49-7A-29 Record and evidence in court action
§ 49-7A-30 Board to maintain docket and index
§ 49-7A-31 Board to keep transcript of proceedings–Certification
§ 49-7A-32 Removal of board member for conflict of interest
§ 49-7A-33 Demand for penalty required before suit brought
§ 49-7A-34 Board action has presumption of validity
§ 49-7A-35 Annual report of board

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws > Title 49 > Chapter 7A - One-Call Notification System for Excavation Activities

  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Discovery: Lawyers' examination, before trial, of facts and documents in possession of the opponents to help the lawyers prepare for trial.
  • Docket: A log containing brief entries of court proceedings.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
  • Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
  • Probable cause: A reasonable ground for belief that the offender violated a specific law.
  • Property: includes property, real and personal. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
  • Transcript: A written, word-for-word record of what was said, either in a proceeding such as a trial or during some other conversation, as in a transcript of a hearing or oral deposition.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.