New Mexico Code § 62-14-5.1

Uniform color code for location of underground facilities
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In marking an excavation site and the location of underground facilities, both the excavator and the owner or operator shall use the following uniform color code:
A. blue for water;
B. green for sewer;
C. orange for communications or coaxial cable;
D. pink for survey;
E. purple for reclaimed water;
F. red for electric;
G. white for proposed excavation area; and
H. yellow for gas.
History: Laws 2001, ch. 150, § 4; 2011, ch. 103, § 5.
The 2011 amendment, effective June 17, 2011, included excavation sites and excavators within the scope of this section.

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