Excavation at the Farm? To Avoid A Costly Mistake, Don’t Forget To Call Miss Utility
By Sarah Everhart Having an irrigation system installed or another project at the farm involving excavation? Maryland law (Md. Code, Public Utilities Article, § 12-101, et seq.) requires that a landowner place a toll-free call (1-800-257-7777 or 811) or make an online registration (www.missutility.net) to the Miss Utility Notification Center at least 2 full business days (excluding weekends and legal holidays) notice prior to the day the excavation begins. Miss Utility then