HRS §269E-10
When you can start digging
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗This section says the center cannot stop you from starting excavation once all operators have been notified, or after five working days from your notice. Starting work does not protect you from liability for damages or injuries.
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The statute, as written — Commencement of excavation
A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.
The center shall not prohibit an excavator from beginning excavation work: (1) After receiving notice that all affected operators have fulfilled the requirements of section 269E-9; or (2) Five working days after the excavator provides notice of the excavation to the center pursuant to section 269E-7(a); provided that this subsection shall not be construed as affording the excavator any immunity or protection from claims for damages or injuries relating to the excavation.
Sections this one refers to
§269E-7 Call before you dig and keep your ID number valid
§269E-9 How operators must mark or share info about underground lines
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