Section 11-8-2.5-53-5335 - Hydrologic Balance: Transfer of Wells(a) An exploratory or monitoring well may only be transferred by the person who conducts surface mining activities for further use as a water well with the prior approval of the Permit Board. That person and the surface owner of the lands where the well is located shall jointly submit a written request to the Office of Land and Water Resources of the Department for processing and presentation to the Permit Board.(b) Upon an approved transfer of a well, the transferee shall:(1) assume primary liability for damages to persons or property from the well;(2) plug the well when necessary, but in no case later than abandonment of the well; and(3) assume primary responsibility for compliance with §§ 5303-5307 with respect to the well.(c) Upon an approved transfer of a well, the transferor shall be secondarily liable for the transferee's obligations under § 5335(b) until release of the bond or other collateral required by Subchapter 2.4 for the area in which the well is located.11 Miss. Code. R. § 8-2.5-53-5335