§ 14-287. Leaving unused well open and exposed. - North Carolina Statutes

§ 14‑287.  Leavingunused well open and exposed.

It shall be unlawful for anyperson, firm or corporation, after discontinuing the use of any well, to leavesaid well open and exposed; said well, after the use of same has beendiscontinued, shall be carefully and securely filled:  Provided, that thisshall not apply to wells on farms that are protected by curbing or boardwalls.  Any person violating any of the provisions of this section shall beguilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor. (1923, c. 125; C.S., s. 4426(c);1969, c. 1224, s. 5; 1993, c. 539, s. 185; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c).)