LAC 56:I.301. Preamble

A. As announced in the October 1985 issue of the Louisiana Register, the rules, regulations and standards for constructing water wells and holes were prepared by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), Office of Public Works, in accordance with R.S. 38:3091 through 38:3098.8. Effective January 1, 2010, in accordance with Act 437 of 2009, The Department of Natural Resources, Office of Conservation, hereafter referred to as department, is responsible for water well construction in Louisiana.