Tennessee Code 65-31-120 – Clarification of liability related to excavation activities
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Terms Used In Tennessee Code 65-31-120
- Damage: includes the substantial weakening of structural or lateral support of an underground utility, penetration or destruction of any protective coating, housing or other protective device of an underground utility, the partial or complete severance of an underground utility and rendering any underground utility inaccessible. See Tennessee Code 65-31-102
Engaging in the activities described in the definition of “excavate” or “excavation” in § 65-31-102(9)(B) shall not remove or impose liability per se for damage to underground utilities.