Relates to excavation of underground facilities; expands the definition of "excavation" for the purposes of the protection of underground facilities

This bill expands the legal definition of "excavation" to include more activities like drilling, trenching, cable plowing, and even tree removal that could risk underground utilities. It clarifies that routine farming, gardening, or non-mechanized work (e.g., hand-tilling soil) does not count as excavation. The bill also defines "underground facilities" to include pipelines, cables, and manholes used for services, while explicitly excluding oil and gas production pipelines. These changes aim to strengthen protections for underground infrastructure during construction or repair work.