[§269E-10]  Commencement of excavation. The center shall not prohibit an excavator from beginning excavation work:

(1)  After receiving notice that all affectedoperators have fulfilled the requirements of section 269E-9; or

(2)  Five working days after the excavator providesnotice of the excavation to the center pursuant to section 269E-7(a); providedthat this subsection shall not be construed as affording the excavator anyimmunity or protection from claims for damages or injuries relating to the excavation.[L 2004, c 141, pt of §1]