19.122.027 - One-number locator services -- Single statewide toll-free telephone number.

One-number locator services — Single statewide toll-free telephone number.

(1) The utilities and transportation commission shall cause to be established a single statewide toll-free telephone number to be used for referring excavators to the appropriate one-number locator service.

     (2) The utilities and transportation commission, in consultation with the Washington utilities coordinating council, shall establish minimum standards and best management practices for one-number locator services.

     (3) One-number locator services shall be operated by nongovernmental agencies.

[2005 c 448 § 2; 2000 c 191 § 16.]

Notes: Intent -- Findings -- Conflict with federal requirements -- Short title -- Effective date -- 2000 c 191: See RCW 81.88.005 and 81.88.900 through 81.88.902.