Clarification of liability related to excavation activities

Engaging in the activities described in the definition of "excavate" or "excavation" in § 65-31-102 does not remove or impose liability per se for damage to underground utilities. Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 628,s 9, eff. 7/1/2024. Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 307, s 10, eff. 7/1/2021. Added by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 488, s 8, eff. 5/20/2015. Engaging in the activities described in the definition of "excavate" or "excavation" in § 65-31-102 does not remove or impose liability per se for damage to underground utilities. Amended by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 628,s 9, eff. 7/1/2024. Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 307, s 10, eff. 7/1/2021. Added by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 488, s 8, eff. 5/20/2015.