Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 30, § 7002

Each company shall be a member of and participate in the Public Utility Underground Facility Damage Prevention System as designated by the Commission unless granted an exemption by the Commission after opportunity for hearing. The System shall operate during regular business hours throughout the year, except Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays. The System shall receive notices of proposed excavation activities and transmit the notices to member companies whose facilities may be affected. The cost for operation of the System shall be apportioned equitably among member companies.