Relating generally to underground facilities damage prevention

Senate Bill 480 establishes an Underground Facilities Damage Prevention Board to prevent damage to underground utility lines during excavation work. The bill defines key terms like "excavator" (anyone performing digging or demolition) and "underground facility" (including gas, water, electrical, and telecom lines), and mandates a one-call notification system before digging begins. It authorizes the board to investigate damage incidents, impose civil penalties, require training, and retain collected penalties directly for its operations instead of returning them to the state budget. This bill directly affects construction workers, utility companies, and anyone performing excavation work in West Virginia.