Damage Prevention Act

There had been a lot of buzz on Missouri house bill 1779. It has a lot to do with public and private property and the people who are on the land and own the land.
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What is Bill 1779?

This article on House Bill 1779 is an interesting one. It really reveals some underlying information in our government that needed to be brought to light. Check it out here.

Missouri – House Bill 1779 Overview

Missouri Phone companies recently cited House Bill 1779 to opt out of Government regulation…  But what is house bill 1779?

Under current law, gas distribution lines, electric lines, telecommunications facilities, cable T.V. facilities, water lines, storm drainage, and sewer lines located on private property and owned by the landowner are not considered “underground facilities” for purposes of the Underground Facility Safety and Damage Prevention Act. This act modifies this definition by requiring that if any of the above-mentioned lines are used for vehicular traffic control, the lighting of streets and highways, or communications for emergency response, they shall be considered an “underground facility.” The lines shall also be considered an “underground facility” if they cross or lie within a public easement, public right-of-way, or another person’s property.

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