N.J. Stat. § 48:2-89: Notice failure, prima facie evidence of negligence

17. Evidence that an excavation or demolition that results in any damage to an underground facility was performed without providing the notice required pursuant to section 10 of this act shall be prima facie evidence in any civil or administrative proceeding that the damage was caused by the negligence of the person engaged in the excavation or demolition.

L.1994,c.118,s.17.