Section 62-524.740 - Violations and Penalties for New Potable Water Wells in Delineated Areas(1) Prohibited Acts. (a) It shall be a violation of Section 373.309, F.S., and this chapter to construct, convert from non-potable use, or abandon any potable water well, or use for human consumption any well subject to permit under this chapter without having obtained a permit pursuant to Rule 62-524.700, F.A.C. This prohibition shall apply to both the water well contractor and the well owner.(b) It shall be a violation of Section 373.309, F.S., and this chapter to use for human consumption, after delineation, any water well subject to permit under this chapter without having performed water quality testing pursuant to Rule 62-524.600, F.A.C.(c) It shall be a violation of Section 373.309, F.S., and this chapter to use for human consumption, after delineation, any water well subject to permit under this chapter in which contaminants have been found without a demonstration through water quality testing that a filter or other means of preventing the users of such a well from being exposed to ground water contamination is effective.(2) Penalties. (a) Any person who violates any provision of this chapter, order, or permit issued under the authority of this chapter shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in Sections 775.082 and 775.083, F.S. Continuing violation after an order or conviction shall constitute a separate violation for each day the violation occurs.(b) Any water well contractor who is in violation of paragraph (1)(a) shall, in addition to paragraph (2)(a), also be subject to the penalty provisions in Chapter 62-531, F.A.C., including the license suspension and revocation provisions contained therein.Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 62-524.740
Rulemaking Authority 373.309, 403.061, 403.062 FS. Law Implemented 373.309, 373.323, 373.336 FS.
New 5-16-89, Amended 3-25-90, Formerly 17-524.740.New 5-16-89, Amended 3-25-90, Formerly 17-524.740.