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Before You Dig in Mississippi

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

811 Center Information

Mississippi 811, Inc.

Legislative Information

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  • Mississippi Statute 77-13-1 through 77-13-37
  • Mandatory Membership
  • Civil Penalties
  • Tolerance Zone 18"
  • Hand Dig Clause
  • Mandatory Premark
  • Emergency Clause
  • Positive Response
  • Depth Exemption 12"

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

3 working 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
Ticket valid for 14 calendar days
Defines the period of time the facility marks (paint, flags, stakes, etc.) are valid according to state law or practice.

Ticket valid for 14 calendar 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:
State of Mississippi

Partner Since:
April 2005

Mission:
To receive excavation and demolition location information from excavators, contractors, builders, and private citizens who are going to dig, drill blast, bore and to disseminate this information to our members in an attempt, through teamwork to: promote a higher level of public safety; reduce underground utility damages; minimize utility service interruption; reduce on the job injuries and worse; and to protect the environment.

Contact:

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