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Before You Dig in Maryland

Explore damage prevention information, local contacts and rules for safe digging in Maryland.

811 Center Information

Miss Utility

  • 811 or (Western Shore): 800-257-7777
    (Eastern Shore): 800-441-8355
  • Visit Website
  • M - F 0700 - 1700
    Emergency 24/7
  • 7223 Parkway Drive
    Suite 100
    Hanover, MD 21076
  • Jennifer Arroyo, General Manager

Legislative Information

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  • Underground Utility Damage Prevention Safety Act Title 12; Subtitle 1
  • Mandatory Membership
  • Civil Penalties
  • Tolerance Zone 18"
  • Hand Dig Clause
  • Mandatory Premark
  • Emergency Clause
  • Positive Response
  • Depth Exemption

Advanced Notice
2 business days
Number of days in advance of a digging project that you need to notify the one call center of your intent to dig.

2 business days
Number of days in advance of a digging project that you need to notify the one call center of your intent to dig.

Marks Valid
12 business days
Defines the period of time the facility marks (paint, flags, stakes, etc.) are valid according to state law or practice.

12 business days
Defines the period of time the facility marks (paint, flags, stakes, etc.) are valid according to state law or practice.

Regional Partners

Geographic Location:
Maryland

Partner Since:
September 2009

Mission:
Utility members, excavators, locators, regulatory agencies and call center personnel working together as a team to promote damage prevention through communication, safe digging practices and education.

Contact:

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