SECTION 1. Chapter 82 of the General Laws as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition is hereby amended by inserting after Section 40E, the following new section:-

Section 40F. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, any public way, including a public road, sidewalk or curb, that has been excavated by a person, corporation or other entity authorized by a permit issued under this chapter or by local government, the person, corporation or entity shall, at its own expense, replace and restore the surface of the public way to its original condition, or better with the same or like materials upon completion of the work. The replacement with the same or like materials shall be done in accordance with the appropriate rules or regulations issued by the Department of Public Utilities. The replacement with the same or like materials shall include the same, if any, surface markings including but not limited to crosswalks, lane lines, bike lanes, and symbols. The person, corporation or other entity shall be responsible for any damages to the replaced surface of the way caused by the excavation for a one-year period after the work has been completed.

SECTION 2. The act shall go into effect one year after its passage.