Arkansas § 15-72-218 - Plugging dry or abandoned well by another.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 15-72-218 — Plugging dry or abandoned well by another., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15-72-218. Plugging dry or abandoned well by another.
Whenever any person is injured or threatened with injury by neglect to comply with the provisions of § 15-72-217 , it shall be lawful for that person, after notice to the owner, lessee, or caretaker of the premises upon which the well is located, to: Enter upon the premises; Fill and plug the well in the manner provided in § 15-72-217; and Recover the expense thereof from the person, whose duty it was to fill up or plug the well in like manner. Debts of such amounts are recoverable, and the person shall have a lien upon the fixtures, machinery, and leasehold interest of the owner or operator of the well for all sums expended in filling and plugging the well, and for the costs of the suit, including a reasonable attorney's fee, to be fixed by the court.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 15-72-218
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 15-72-218 cover?
Section 15-72-218 ("Plugging dry or abandoned well by another.") is part of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Arkansas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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