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Section 62-14-5.1 - Uniform color code for location of underground facilities.

NM Stat § 62-14-5.1 (2019) (N/A)
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In marking an excavation site and the location of underground facilities, both the excavator and the owner or operator shall use the following uniform color code:

A. blue for water;

B. green for sewer;

C. orange for communications or coaxial cable;

D. pink for survey;

E. purple for reclaimed water;

F. red for electric;

G. white for proposed excavation area; and

H. yellow for gas.

History: Laws 2001, ch. 150, § 4; 2011, ch. 103, § 5.

The 2011 amendment, effective June 17, 2011, included excavation sites and excavators within the scope of this section.

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