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Arkansas 811 rules

In Arkansas you call Arkansas 811 (Arkansas One Call System): at least 2 but not more than 10 full working days before commencing. Ticket life: must start within 10 working days of call; renew if not complete within 20 working days of call.

Advance notice before digging
At least 2 but not more than 10 full working days before commencing.
Farthest ahead you can call
10 working days.
How long the ticket or marks last
Must start within 10 working days of call; renew if not complete within 20 working days of call.
Tolerance zone (hand dig inside it)
Not confirmed in the law we read. Ask Arkansas 811 (Arkansas One Call System).
White lining (premarking)
Not confirmed in the law we read. Ask Arkansas 811 (Arkansas One Call System).
The law
Ark. Code 14-271-101 et seq. (Underground Facilities Damage Prevention Act, amended Act 309 of 2023).

Call 811 from anywhere in Arkansas to reach Arkansas 811 (Arkansas One Call System), or file online at ar811.org.

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Where this comes from

Checked September 24, 2026 against the one-call center's published copy of the law, because the legislature's own site couldn't be read directly. Rules change; confirm with the center before a big job.

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