LAC 56:I.517. Responsibility of the Owner

A. Unless specified otherwise in the rules and regulations stated herein, it shall be the responsibility of the owner to have an abandoned water well properly plugged and sealed in accordance with methods and standards stated in §531 within 90 calendar days after abandonment. If the owner fails to plug an abandoned well within the 90-day time period, enforcement procedures, as outlined in §519, will be initiated by the department.