--- title: Attorney General – Enforcement description: If you feel there has been a violation to Chapter 319, be sure to document as much of the incident as possible such as date, time, address, name of company, person or persons involved, etc. image: https://blog.missouri-811.org/hubfs/enforcement.png --- [![MOCS Full Color Horizontal](https://blog.missouri-811.org/hs-fs/hubfs/MOCS%20Full%20Color%20Horizontal.png?width=400&height=150&name=MOCS%20Full%20Color%20Horizontal.png "MOCS Full Color Horizontal")](https://missouri-811.org/) - [HOMEOWNERS](https://missouri-811.org/homeowners/) - [EXCAVATORS](https://missouri-811.org/excavators/) - [UTILITY MEMBERS](https://missouri-811.org/members/) - [RESOURCES](https://missouri-811.org/resources/) - [FIELD EDUCATION & TRAINING](https://missouri-811.org/field-education-training/request-training/) - [ENFORCEMENT](https://missouri-811.org/enforcement/) - [MEETINGS & EVENTS](https://missouri-811.org/meetings-events/) - [ABOUT](https://missouri-811.org/about/) - [HOMEOWNERS](https://missouri-811.org/homeowners/) - [EXCAVATORS](https://missouri-811.org/excavators/) - [UTILITY MEMBERS](https://missouri-811.org/members/) - [RESOURCES](https://missouri-811.org/resources/) - [FIELD EDUCATION & TRAINING](https://missouri-811.org/field-education-training/request-training/) - [ENFORCEMENT](https://missouri-811.org/enforcement/) - [MEETINGS & EVENTS](https://missouri-811.org/meetings-events/) - [ABOUT](https://missouri-811.org/about/) Search Search - [811](tel:+811) - [811](tel:+811) Search Search ![Attorney General – Enforcement](https://blog.missouri-811.org/hubfs/enforcement.png) Jun 25, 2024 10:26:38 AM | [Summer 2024](https://blog.missouri-811.org/underground-news/tag/summer-2024) # Attorney General – Enforcement If you feel there has been a violation to Chapter 319, be sure to document as much of the incident as possible such as date, time, address, name of company, person or persons involved, etc. Share - [mailto:?&subject=Attorney%20General%20–%20Enforcement&body=Attorney%20General%20–%20Enforcement%0A(https%3A%2F%2Fblog.missouri-811.org%2Funderground-news%2Fattorney-general-enforcement)](mailto:?&subject=Attorney%20General%20–%20Enforcement&body=Attorney%20General%20–%20Enforcement%0A(https%3A%2F%2Fblog.missouri-811.org%2Funderground-news%2Fattorney-general-enforcement)) - - - It is the responsibility of the Missouri Attorney General’s office to take action on member utilities and excavators who do not comply with the Missouri Underground Facility Safety and Damage Prevention Act, RSMo Chapter 319.010-319.050. This enforcement of the law may result in warning letters and penalties for the member utilities and excavators, issued by the Attorney General’s Office. ***If you feel there has been a violation to Chapter 319 be sure to document as much of the incident as possible such as date, time, address, name of company, person or persons involved, etc. If possible, take photographs of the incident.*** Violation letter templates can be found at [https://missouri-811.org/enforcement/](https://missouri-811.org/enforcement/). The available templates are: **Excavator Violations:** - Improper Use of “Emergency” Underground Facility Locate Request - Improper Use of “No Response” Notification - Improper Use of "Renewal” Underground Facility Locate Request - Inadequate Advance Notice for Underground Facility Locate Request - Inadequate Information Provided for Underground Facility Locate Request - No Call Made to Missouri 811 Prior to Beginning Excavation - No Call Made to Missouri 811 Prior to Beginning Excavation and Invoice for Repair of Damaged Facilities **Utility Violations:** - Attorney General of Missouri – Enforcement of the Missouri Underground Facility Safety and Damage Prevention Act (One Call Law) – Complaint Form and Checklist If you believe you have witnessed a violation of the Missouri Underground Facility Safety and Damage Prevention Act, please report these violations to the Attorney General’s One-Call Unit. ![Missouri 811](https://blog.missouri-811.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Facebook%20Profile.png?width=70&name=Facebook%20Profile.png) ### Written By: Missouri 811 ## You May Also Like ### [![Attorney General – Enforcement](https://blog.missouri-811.org/hubfs/fire.jpg) *Jun 22, 2022 11:44:20 AM | Summer 2022* What to Do in Case of a Natural Gas Emergency](https://blog.missouri-811.org/underground-news/what-to-do-in-case-of-natural-gas-emergencies) ### [![Everstream Featured Image](https://blog.missouri-811.org/hubfs/everstream%20copy-1.jpg) *Jun 22, 2022 11:44:27 AM | Summer 2022* Member Spotlight - Everstream](https://blog.missouri-811.org/underground-news/member-spotlight-everstream) ### [![Attorney General – Enforcement](https://blog.missouri-811.org/hubfs/Underground%20News%20Winter%2023%20Images.png) *Jan 9, 2024 10:36:43 AM | Winter 23* The Summit Recap](https://blog.missouri-811.org/underground-news/the-summit-recap) [Learn More](https://www.example.com) [![Missouri 811_Logo_Full Color Reversed Stacked](https://blog.missouri-811.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Missouri%20811_Logo_Full%20Color%20Reversed%20Stacked.png?width=212&height=175&name=Missouri%20811_Logo_Full%20Color%20Reversed%20Stacked.png "Missouri 811_Logo_Full Color Reversed Stacked")](https://missouri-811.org/) ## **PLACE A LOCATE REQUEST** [**CALL 811**](tel:811) Download the App: [![google-play-badge-1](https://blog.missouri-811.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported%20sitepage%20images/google-play-badge-1.png?width=839&height=250&name=google-play-badge-1.png "google-play-badge-1")](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.occ.mocs&hl=en_US&gl=US) [![Download_on_the_App_Store_Badge_US](https://blog.missouri-811.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported%20sitepage%20images/Download_on_the_App_Store_Badge_US.png?width=749&height=250&name=Download_on_the_App_Store_Badge_US.png "Download_on_the_App_Store_Badge_US")](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/missouri-one-call-system/id1462376234) 824 Weathered Rock Rd Jefferson City, MO 65101 ## **Follow us on social media.** Stay informed on the latest news and regulation changes. **Always remember to place your locate requests at least 3 working days before you dig. 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