Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 56 - PUBLIC WORKS
Part V - Capital Area Ground Water Conservation Commission
Chapter 3 - Plugging and Sealing of Abandoned Water Wells and Holes in the Capital Area Ground Water Conservation District
Section V-333 - Failure of Responsible Party to Plug and Seal an Abandoned Water Well or Hole

A. When the responsible party fails to comply within the time allowed for the plugging and sealing of an abandoned hole or well in accordance with the rules and regulations stated herein, the police jury of the parish where the hole or well is located, after being so appraised, may request the commission to require the responsible party to plug and seal the hole or well within 30 days after receipt of the order from the Chairman, Capital Area Ground Water Conservation Commission.

B. Failure to comply with an order of the commission may result in a civil penalty of not more than $1,000 a day for each day of violation and each act of violation in accordance with the provisions of Act 678 (1974) Section 3083.

C. If the responsible party fails to comply within 30 days, the police jury of the parish where the well is located may petition the Louisiana Department of Public Works to plug the well or hole. The responsible party shall be required to reimburse the state the expense incurred for plugging the water well or hole or be considered in violation of Act 535 (1972), Section 7, which permits a civil penalty of not more than $1,000 a day for each day of violation and for each act of violation.

D. The landowner or lessee of the land at the time of sealing and plugging the hole or well, shall be held liable for payment.