Ky. Rev. Stat. § 353.170

Current through Acts Received April 24, 2024
Section 353.170 - Putting pressure on strata - Wells may remain open if conforming to Federal Safe Drinking Water Act

The owner or operator of any well that produces oil or gas may allow the well to remain open for the purpose of introducing air, gas, water, or other liquid pressure into and upon the producing strata for the purpose of recovering the oil, if the introduction of air, gas, water, or other liquid conforms to the requirements of Section 1425 of the Safe Drinking Water Act (Public Law 93-523 as amended) and any regulations associated with it.

KRS 353.170

Effective:7/14/1992
Amended 1992 Ky. Acts ch. 348, sec. 6, effective7/14/1992. -- Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective 10/1/1942, from Ky. Stat. sec. 3766b-20a.