§24C-1-8. Construction; Sovereign Immunity
(a) This article shall be liberally construed so as to effectuate the public policy set forth in section one of this article. (b) Nothing in this article may be construed as imposing liability upon a state agency from which the agency is otherwise immune.
§24C-1-1. Purpose
It is hereby declared to be the purpose and policy of the Legislature in enacting this article to enhance the safety of the citizens of this state and to provide increased protection to underground facilities from damage due to excavation or demolition by providing for the operation of a one-call system for use by operators […]
§24C-1-2. Definitions
As used in this article, unless the context clearly requires a different meaning: “Board” or “Underground Facilities Damage Prevention Board” means the Underground Facilities Damage Prevention Board created in this article. “Commission” or “Public Service Commission” means the Public Service Commission of West Virginia. “Damage” means any impact or contact with or weakening of the […]